How to Fix Poor Water Quality
So, you’ve tested your water and found something off. Or maybe you’ve noticed a small slide in your previous recordings. […]
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Fish Popeye: Common Causes, Best Treatments & Prevention
No, not a cartoon character, but rather a physical descriptor. Fish popeye is another common problem we run into at
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Celebrate Your Goldfish’s 10th Birthday
A goldfish’s 10th birthday is something they rarely get to celebrate. For many others, this isn’t even half way through
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Guppy Inbreeding
There are many fanciful varieties of guppies, with “proprietary” strains being offered at almost every online site. Guppies are prolific
Fin Rot in Pet Fish
One of the most common calls we get from our clients is for fish with “fin rot.” Fin rot in
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Water Quality Ranges
Here are the water quality ranges for the most common types of pet fish. Click here to find water quality
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What causes bumps on goldfish? What bumps should I worry about?
Many clients call our office with concerns about “bumps on goldfish.” Most of these growths are benign cutaneous tumors within
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Fish Stunting
Many people will say that some fish, goldfish in particular, will “grow to the size of their container.” Unfortunately, most
What is the best koi food?
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Quarantine Your Fish Yourself
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?
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
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
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
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
Sorry to tell you that if you add fish to water, you will get algae. No matter how diligent your
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