Fish Parasites - How to tell if your fish has a fish parasite and how to treat it.

Ectoparasites are the types of fish parasites that are found on the fish's skin. These are the most clearly visible and diagnosable and if you have noticed any strange new marks on your fish lately then perhaps you need to check for these.
You can diagnose your fish for external parasites by yourself. Most ectoparasites are visible with the naked eye and are easy for anyone, even you, to treat with just a simple over the counter fish medicine that I will recommend later.
However, to diagnose it you need to learn the symptoms of most common fish parasites and how to observe your fish to safeguard its health.
If your fish has learned the habit of rubbing against things frequently then this is a sign of skin aggravation or irritation and needs to be monitored. View the rest of this article