CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are some common diseases of rainbow trout?

Common diseases:

1. Saprolegniasis: It occurs during the hatching period of fish eggs. Saprolegniasis grows on dead eggs, and the hyphae surround and infect healthy eggs. After 20 hours, the eggs suffocate and die.

2. Microcariasis: It is a common parasitic disease, and many small white spots can be seen on the body of sick fish.

3. Trichodiniasis: It parasitizes on the skin and gills and causes diseased fish to have difficulty breathing, gather at the bottom of the pond, and move slowly.

4. Trichodina disease: This disease attacks the skin and fins of fish species. Sick fish become extremely restless and struggle desperately from time to time.

5. Enteritis: Adult fish are prone to this disease. The intestines become inflamed, congested, red and swollen, and yellow mucus flows out when the abdomen is pressed lightly.