Category: Fish

23
Jan
2020

So You Inherited a Koi Pond!?

So you inherited a Koi pond? Maybe somebody died, (sorry), or maybe you bought a house that…

23
Jan
2020

Stop Breaking Submersible Heaters

So, they finally perfected the “titanium” submersible aquarium heater. You never have to worry about smacking it…

23
Jan
2020

Constant Salt In The Pond: Please Don’t.

I was browsing for a salt document and I found a web site with someone who should…

09
Jan
2020

Making Dechlorinator – Sodium thiosulfate

How should I make a good dechlorinating solution? I have read about some pretty high doses, like…

01
Jan
2020

What is “Flashing” in Koi or Pond Fish?

What is “Flashing” in Koi or Pond Fish? “Flashing” is basically just a fish that is “scratching”…

01
Jan
2020

Sterilizing The Tank

“I’m going to break down, and sterilize the tank, gravel and plants.” It’s promised often and it’s…

01
Jan
2020

The Two Gallon Fish Bowl: Cool, or Cruel?

Cruel or Cool? The Fish Bowl The two-gallon fish bowl is ubiquitous in our society and has…

01
Jan
2020

Vitamins For Freshwater Fish Are a Waste of Money

Vitamins in teleost freshwater fishes are another way to spend money. But before you buy vitamins for…

01
Jan
2020

Phosphate Removers Are A Waste of Money

You should be aware that in the normal scheme of things, phosphates cause algae to flourish. As…

31
Dec
2019

A Topical For Bacterial Sores or Ulcer Disease in Koi

A Topical For Bacterial Sores or Ulcer Disease in Koi With bacterial sores, one of the key…

31
Dec
2019

Salt Dosing Journal for Ich or White Spot – A Case

Salt is the greatest bath treatment of all time. This would have to be one of the…