| Erratic movement, flashing or rubbing on rocks and surfaces throughout the pond | Parasite Problem | Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment Aquascape Praziquantel Treatment Aquascape Pond Salt |
| Growths that look like "cotton balls" | Fungal Infection | Aquascape Fungus Treatment |
| Open wounds or ulcers | Bacterial Infection | Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment |
| Fins appear to be rotting away | Fin Rot Bacterial Infection | Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment Aquascape Pond Salt |
| Red streaks in the fins | Bacterial Infection Parasite Problem Ammonia Poisoning | Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment Aquascape Praziquantel Treatment Aquascape Pond Salt and water change using Aquascape Pond Detoxifier Aquascape Ammonia Neutralizer |
| Small, white spots that look like salt stuck to the body of the fish | Ich Parasite problem | Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment Aquascape Pond Salt |
| Gasping at the surface of the water | Oxygen Depletion | Aerate the pond and agitate the pond surface Reduce fish load |
| Bulging eyes | Bacterial Infection | Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment |
| Scales protruding from a swollen body like a pine cone | Dropsy Bacterial Infection | Difficult to treat; treat the pond as a preventative measure Aquascape Ulcer & Bacterial Infection Treatment |
| Difficulty swimming underwater floating at the surface upright | Swim Bladder Disease | If the fish is still feeding, feed fish with canned peas or a Spirulina-based fish food. |
| Red or swollen gills | Parasite Problem | Aquascape Parasite & Ich Treatment Aquascape Praziquantel Treatment Aquascape Pond Salt |