Can fish get parkinsons?

[bleedingheart]

I got a orange creamsicle molly that is shaking all over the tank...been doing this for a week...

I am a fish novice and I searched google but I can't find anything to indicate why a fish would shake...it reminds me of something like Parkinsons...

[Lance_Boyle]

1. Could be the ich.

Does the fish also rub against the walls of the tank, or any other objects in it?

[bleedingheart]

2. yeah...it rubs on the ground...

or the pebbles...

but I don't see any spots???

[Lance_Boyle]

3. the spots come after they've scraped off scales

If the fish appears to be trying to "scratch" on tank decorations, try one of the ich rememdies available at your local fish store.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

4. It could be an assortment of fish parasites, but probably ich.

Get some ick remedy at the pet shop. Also, it's unlikely, but sometimes if the water is fucked up in the tank fish will start to act like that. Bring a sample of the water to the pet shop and have them test it for you. Most pet shops do it for free or for just a couple bucks.