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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 […]

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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, […]

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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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