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What fish can live with goldfish?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 23, 2021
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When it comes to choosing goldfish tank mates, it mostly comes down to size and temperature tolerances. Goldfish are relatively

beta fish

What do betta fish eat?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | February 9, 2021
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**Post contains affiliate links. We take a small commission based on our product recommendations.** There are many misconceptions about what

Are these fat bettas?

How to Fix a Fat Betta

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | January 21, 2021
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**Post contains affiliate links. We take a *very* small commission from our recommendations.** It can be very challenging to determine

On-Location Pond Check

On-Location Pond Check with a Fish Veterinarian

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 18, 2020
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What does a fish veterinarian do to check the health of your pond? Join our chief veterinarian, Dr. Jessie Sanders,

Koi Eyeball Removal

Fish Eyeball Removal

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 18, 2020
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Watch our aquatic veterinarian perform a fish eyeball removal on a koi with a problematic chromatophoroma on his eye. This

Goldfish Buoyancy Surgery

Goldfish Buoyancy Surgery

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 18, 2020
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One of our most beloved patients, Lemon, suffered from a fancy goldfish buoyancy disorder. After correcting her congenital oral deformity,

a pond filled with lots of fish next to a bridge.

How Many Koi Per Gallon?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 13, 2020
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If you’ve read our other article on “How Many Fish per Gallon,” you know it’s not an easy question to

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Cotton Wool Disease aka Columnaris in Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 8, 2020
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No, it’s not a fungus, it’s a bacteria that looks like a fungus! This bacteria has confused hobbyists for years,

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Why Do Fish Jump?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 6, 2020
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Many of our clients have noted their fish jumping at various times and have wondered why they do it. But

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Dechlorinator for Fish Systems: How to NOT Kill Your Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | October 1, 2020
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** Post contains affiliate links.** Using dechlorinator for fish tanks is a critical part to ensuring your fish system stays

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