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Taking the time and effort to choose strong, healthy specimens is only the beginning to rearing fish. The two main causes of ill health in fishes are stress and bad aquarium management. In order to provide healthy aquairum environment, we must learn how to prevent disease from occurring. And should disease strikes in spite of our proper care, we need to know what are the aliments and disorder for us to better care for our sick fish.
How To Treat Ich On Luohan
Q. I found white spots on one of my luohan, and this infection has spread to the rest of my fish. What type of medication should I use? Will installing a heater help to remedy the bacterial infection? White spot is a disease that is common in luohan. The infection is ...More Answers On Adding Salt To Aquarium
Q. I have been advised to add salt to my aquarium. How does this help my fish? Aquarium salt can help in preventing disease. Seek the advice of your aquarium dealer on this as there are many formulas to decide how much salt to add. Species such as live bearers and ...Is Your Aquarium Brim With Good Health?
Like humans, fish are subject to all sorts of environment stress in their daily lives. Pathogens are almost always present in tanks, just as they are in air. The most common health problems among aquarium fish are infections caused by bacteria and fungi. Infection can spread through skin parasites, or when fish ...Is It Necessary To Quarantine My Newly Bought Fish?
A quarantine is the period of time in which newly acquired fish or sick fish are kept separate from the other inhabitants in an established aquarium. This eliminates the risk of introducing diseases that the new fish may be carrying into the aquarium. It also allows any sick fish to be ...The Importance Of Proper Nutrients In Fish Diets - Part 2
Different fish food ingredients contain different nutrients, some of which help enhance growth or reproductive success. Nutritionists select ingredients based on their expert knowledge of fishes’ nutritional needs, such as vitamins, minerals and carotenoid pigments, to formulate feed that will meet their specific requirements. The Functions Of Nutrients In Fish Diets Vitamins: ...The Importance Of Proper Nutrients In Fish Diets - Part 1
Fish are especially efficient at converting food into the building blocks of their body tissues, so they need less food to grow, as compared with many other animals. Generally, fish require relatively little in the way of carbohydrates and a high level of protein in their diet. To ensure healthy growth, ...How To Identify And Treat Fish Parasites
Parasites exist everywhere. Some of them won’t hurt a thing while others are harmful and make us sick. Like humans and other animals, fish are susceptible to ailments cause by different kinds of parasites. What Are The Symptoms Of Fish Parasites Flashing: This is an indication that your fish is being attacked ...How To Monitor Water Quality – Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the nitrogen cycle and how it affects aquarium water quality. Here, we shall elaborate on other water quality parameters that also matters. The Right pH Level pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. It is expressed on a scale of 0 to 14, with 7 ...How To Monitor Water Quality – Part 1
There’s an old saying that fishkeeping is not about keeping fish, but keeping water! This is true in many ways, because unless we keep the aquarium water in good condition, our fish will not remain healthy and happy. After all, most fish health problems result from poor water quality. An understanding ...
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