**Post contains affiliate links.** Thankfully, in our service area, there are very few regions that have temperatures cold enough to freeze outdoor fish ponds. Provided you have the correct species in your outdoor pond, caring for a fish pond in winter is a relatively easy process. Remember, fish are ectotherms, with their metabolic processes relying …
**Post contains affiliate links.** Understanding how often to feed goldfish is an important concept for all owners to understand. In learning how often to feed fish of any species, it comes down to one critical point: temperature. Why is temperature important in feeding fish? Almost all fish, with very few exceptions, are ectotherms. This means …
Breeding goldfish can be a fun endeavor for any fish keeper. Before you start breeding your goldfish, plan ahead to make sure your fish will be healthy and strong. Read on to learn how to breed goldfish. Are you ready for more goldfish? Remember, goldfish are messy critters and require lots of room, starting at …
*Post contains affiliate links.* At our practice, we see a lot of sick betta fish. There are many steps that can be taken without a veterinarian to get your betta fish back to better health. Step 1: Put Your Sick Betta Fish in a Heated, Filtered Tank Gone are the days of bettas in antiquated …
**Post contains affiliate links.** If you have a goldfish, you are likely to run into one of these most common goldfish diseases. Learn how they occur, how to fix your fish and how to prevent them from coming back! Goldfish diseases pictures are included below. Remember: All disease processes are made WORSE by poor water …
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** Post contains affiliate links.** When you mix fish with water and sunlight, algae is pretty much guaranteed. Most of the issues with algae is that humans don’t like to look at it, not its impact on fish health. Learn how to remove algae from pond without harming fish with some quick and easy steps. …
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**Post contains affiliate links.** Your fish tank is its own, unique, dynamic ecosystem. Your fish make up only a small part of its biological profile. Microscopic bacteria thrive in fish tanks and supply plenty of food for small invertebrates, including commensal worms. Worms in fish tanks are nothing to worry about and usually only mean …
Velvet fish disease can occur in both marine and freshwater systems. Although the marine form is much more common, fish owners should be aware of the clinical signs associated with this disease and what to do if you suspect velvet fish disease is in your system. Clinical Signs of Velvet in Fish For both freshwater …
**Post contains affiliate links.** Help! I have a goldfish laying on bottom of tank! What do I do? If your fish is in distress, there are certain steps you should take in order to get him back to normal. Step #1: Check Your Water Chemistry We’ll never stop saying it; water quality is the #1 …
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In order to provide koi with a proper environment, you will need to incorporate several koi pond filtration elements to ensure good water chemistry. (Looking for information on fish tanks? Check this out.) Before you build a pond, it is critical to properly plan your koi pond filters. If you are getting ready to upgrade, …
Getting a fish tank up and running can be a challenging endeavor. We’ll walk you through all the steps to get up and running without losing any fish! If you have an already established system, we’ll run through how to keep your system happy and healthy for years to come.
When it comes to determining what fish can live with betta fish, individual personalities can supersede all of our recommendations. Some bettas just don’t play well with others, and that is okay! We have some goldfish who will always be only children too. Environmental Conditions Before you even consider bringing ANY two fish into the …
Friday, June 18th, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.It does collect emails and reminds people prior to the event and has a calendar add option. The recording will be available after we publish it online.
Did you know that there are many different types of fish doctors in practice throughout the world? Our small niche in aquatic veterinary medicine focuses on pet fish, but other fish doctors work in aquaculture, regulatory and ornamental industry. Learn all about fish doctors and our unique veterinary field! What is a fish doctor called? …
As prominent members of the carp family, goldfish contain the genetics for very large growth. There are many giant goldfish claims that actually turn out to be orange koi, a very close cousin of the goldfish. Depending on the goldfish type in question, how big do goldfish get? How big do comet goldfish get? Comet …