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Betta, Fish Disease, Goldfish, Koi, Water Quality

Why are you fasting your sick fish?

by Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqVLeave a Comment on Why are you fasting your sick fish?
Why are you fasting your sick fish?

Many "internet fish helpers" recommend fasting sick fish, or decreasing their diet, and we have to ask...WHY?!?!? If you were constantly swimming to survive, you'd be burning a lot more calories than sitting at your desk, reading this article. When you're sick, you often want to lay around in bed because your body is working [...]

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Goldfish, Koi

Can I Train My Fish?

by Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqVLeave a Comment on Can I Train My Fish?

Many fish keepers do not give their fish enough credit for being smart. Most pet fish are above average intelligence and can be easily trained given their food-motivated behavior. Many aquariums use training behaviors to make everyday care and medical procedures easier and less stressful. By offering a fish a treat for a job well [...]