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Fish Stunting

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | July 28, 2020
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Many people will say that some fish, goldfish in particular, will “grow to the size of their container.” Unfortunately, most

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What is the best koi food?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 30, 2020
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Quarantine Your Fish Yourself

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 9, 2020
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First, let’s get one thing straight: not all quarantine protocols are legitimate. You may have been told your fish has

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Is it normal for my betta to rest for long periods?

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | June 2, 2020
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Most fish don’t have to work very hard to swim. Their streamlined bodies and powerful tails allow them effortless propulsion

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Cryotherapy in Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | May 19, 2020
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Cryotherapy is being used more and more in aquatic veterinary medicine, but how does it work? DO NOT TRY THIS

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How to Tell the Gender of a Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | May 12, 2020
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How to tell the gender of a fish? There are some situations in fish keeping where you will need to

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Best Spring Pond Treatments

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | May 5, 2020
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Many pond owners will prophylactically treat their ponds every spring, regardless of many criteria. Whether it’s an anti-parasitic, a “clarifier”

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Algae Effects on Fish

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | April 3, 2020
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Sorry to tell you that if you add fish to water, you will get algae. No matter how diligent your

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How to Prevent Fish Pond Predators

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | March 29, 2020
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Outdoor ponds are at the mercy of the elements. If you’ve designed your pond properly, your fish are set to

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Top 3 Problems with New Pet Fish & How to Fix Them

By Dr. Jessie Sanders, DVM, DABVP (Fish Practice) | March 27, 2020
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