Category: Fish

15
Oct
2019

A Favorite Species: The Oscar, Astronotus ocellatus

Name: Astronotus ocellaris Introduction: This fish is the grandaddy of the big cichlids. It was only after the…

15
Oct
2019

First Aid For Tropical Fish

Your “obvious” case of Ich may not be so obvious. 70% of all fish health problems are…

15
Oct
2019

TREMATODE PARASITES/FLUKES

Flukes are the NUMBER ONE cause of Ulcer Disease in Koi and Goldfish. They are the principle…

15
Oct
2019

Chilodonella Symptoms and Treatment

Chilodonella is one of the hottest fish killers there is. It’s a ciliated protozoan parasite. Under the…

15
Oct
2019

Copper Use in Marine Systems

Seachem Cuprimine is the superior copper treatment. To treat most parasites in Marine systems, consider copper a…

15
Oct
2019

How To Buy Healthy Fish And Avoid Sick Ones

This article pertains MOSTLY to koi and pond fish. But most of the recommendations hold for goldfish…

15
Oct
2019

Siamese Fighting Fish, Bettas and Their Care

For ages people have been asking me about Bettas, or Siamese Fighting Fish. And I have not…

14
Oct
2019

Bacterial Infections @ Finrot in Fish for Retailers

Pet store owners — this is for you. Bacterial Infections @ Finrot in Fish for Retailers If…

14
Oct
2019

A Favorite Freshwater Tropical: The Serpae Tetra

Excellent fish for beginners, nearly unkillable. And fairly pretty. Name Serpae Tetra Introduction: This hardy tetra is…

14
Oct
2019

Freshwater Dips in Marine Fish Disease Cases

This pertains to SALT WATER fish. Freshwater dips. I want you to be cognizant of the following…

14
Oct
2019

Formalin in Koi Ponds, Fish Tanks How to use Formalin:

Try not to leave Formalin in a system unless you have to. Don’t use formalin in very…