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Soaking Fish Food Can Seriously Impact Your Fish’s Health

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 22, 2023
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When it comes to fish diets, we’re constantly discussing ingredients and nutritional breakdown, but what about palatability? With picky humans, […]

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Why is my fish spitting food out? Top 3 Reasons Why

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | November 15, 2023
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A fish spitting food out can be seen in multiple species for many reasons. There is no one common reason […]

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Carp Edema Virus aka Sleepy Koi Disease

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | July 12, 2023
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Our office has seen in increase of Carp Edema Virus cases this year and we want you koi owners to […]

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How to Best Keep Livebearer Fish: 4 Most Common Types

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | July 5, 2023
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What are livebearer fish? In the fish world, these are fish that give birth to live young, rather than the […]

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Koi Spawning: How To Successfully Breed Baby Koi

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 21, 2023
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Koi spawning is the technical name for koi reproduction or breeding. Provided you have the extra space, and at least one […]

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Betta Fish Tank Decorations

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 14, 2023
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Looking for some amazing betta fish tank decorations? If you have a fish with delicate fins, such as a betta […]

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Phosphate in Fish Ponds & Tanks

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 28, 2023
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There are many water quality parameters we test in order to determine fish health and many owners can be confused […]

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Fish Personalities: Is My Fish Acting “Normal?”

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 14, 2023
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As a fish veterinarian, I am frequently asked about fish personalities. Well, although no scientific studies have been done, and […]

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Our Top 5 Best Beginner Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 31, 2023
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Looking to add a pet fish to your family house hold but have no experience? Well, our experts can help […]

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How to Safely Add New Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 24, 2023
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Before we get started with the how, ask yourself the question “do I REALLY need to add a new fish?” […]

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