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Best Time to Add Fish to a Pond

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 5, 2023
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**Post contains affiliate links.* We are frequently asked this question, “when is the best time to add fish to a […]

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The Truth About Fish Eating Algae

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 4, 2022
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You may look at your tank or pond and note that your fish are happily munching on the algae around […]

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5 Ways to Conserve Water in Fish Ponds During a Drought

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | September 13, 2022
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aquaponics systemffiliate links.** Here in California, we are well aware of water restrictions. Keeping a large pond can make it […]

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How to Keep Your Fish Cool

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | September 8, 2022
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**Post contains affiliate links.** We’re in the midst of some crazy temperatures right now and we have a lot of […]

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How is koi fish price determined?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 22, 2022
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To novice koi owners, the price of koi fish can be hard to understand. There are many factors that are […]

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How to Test Fish Tank Water Quality in 8 Easy Steps

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 8, 2022
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**Post contains affiliate links.** So, hopefully you know by now how important water quality is to the health and wellbeing […]

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Best Water Source for Fish Tanks and Ponds

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 1, 2022
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When filling up your pond or tank, what is the best water source to use? For most systems, standard tap […]

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What happens to a koi pond in rain?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 4, 2022
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Being exposed to the elements, a koi pond in rain can be open to many environmental changes. As long as […]

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Help for Betta Fish Laying on Bottom of Tank

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 21, 2021
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**Post contains affiliate links.** If you are concerned about a your betta fish laying on bottom of tank, here is […]

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Do Fish Pee?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | December 7, 2021
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Do fish pee? You bet they do! Fish do pee, but since they live in water, seeing a fish pee […]

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