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Fish Rescue Guide

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 9, 2020
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Not all fish start out with the best life. We have received several requests to assist with fish rescue jobs […]

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Five Steps to Better Fish Care

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 7, 2020
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“What can I do to set my fish up for a long, healthy life?” We hear this question a lot […]

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Snails in Fish Tanks

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 5, 2020
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In order to create a healthy tank environment, snails in fish tanks can provide a more well-rounded habitat. “Get a […]

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Fancy Goldfish Buoyancy Help

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 3, 2020
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Not all goldfish are created equally, especially fancy goldfish. Fancy goldfish buoyancy disorders are very common due to their manipulated […]

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Fake Fish Diseases

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 31, 2020
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When it comes to sick fish, the internet can be more confusing than helpful. As far as we know, Google […]

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When is fasting sick fish necessary? Quick Answer: Never

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 29, 2020
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Many “internet fish helpers” recommend fasting sick fish, or decreasing their diet, and we have to ask…WHY?!?!? Dangers of Fasting […]

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How to safely upgrade a fish tank

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 27, 2020
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Getting ready to upgrade a fish tank to something bigger and better? How do you make sure they survive the […]

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Stringy White Fish Poop: Normal or Deadly Sign?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 25, 2020
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Alright, we’ve cleared up the internet’s favorite fish diagnoses: swim bladder, dropsy, constipation and mystical green peas, but what about […]

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Correct Quarantine Tank Setup (Hospital Tanks Too)

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 25, 2020
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Any good fish owner will have a quarantine or hospital tank at the ready for any new or sick fish. […]

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How long do koi live?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 23, 2020
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There are many myths about the longevity of koi. Some rumors place the oldest koi around 250 years old! Although […]

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