Pet Fish Care Archives
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 aquarium 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.
Coloration: Where Do The Colors In Fish Come From?
One reason many people find fish so captivating is the astounding variety of colors they come in. have you ever wondered how they get their beautiful coloring? Why are fish red, blue, shiny or black? And how do you keep your fish looking their best? Where Do The Colors In Fish ...Bettas: What You Need To Know About Siamese Fighting Fish
Besides the kaleidoscope of colors that fighting fish come in, one of the most attractive reasons for keeping them is the little space they require. Many people keep fighting fish in little glass containers at the office or home. As such, it is easy to make the mistake of thinking that ...How To Handle Ammonia or Nitrite Poisoning In Goldfish
Q: I have nine goldfish, and keep them in a 4-foot tank. On and off, they get red veins on their tails and blister-like red patches on the underside of their bodies. At times their tails have white spots and are slightly torn. I have tried different medicines, and even dabbed ...My Betta Always Stays At The Top
Q: Why does my long-tailed betta always stay at the top corner of the tank as if it was dead? Betta keepers usually have the misconception that the fish can be kept alone in a small container or tank without proper filtration, aeration, and satisfactory sanitary conditions. Hence, bettas are often ...Parrot Fish: From Red to Orange In Color
Q: I bought six blood red parrot fish from a local shop recently, however, a few days later all six of them turned orange! Why? Firstly, the water quality in your tank may be different from the shop’s and the color of your fish may have faded due to the sudden ...Tetras: White Spots and Fin Rot
Q: I have a total of forty tetras and all have white spot and their fin rot. What is the remedy? Should the same disease returns after recovery, do I change the water immediately or just add medicine? White spots is a very common infection, once in many moon, any aquarists ...
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Basic Tips For Caring For Your Guppies
I shall always remember the endless hours of pleasure derived from watching the guppies which I kept during my childhood days. The males swishing their beautiful tails of rainbow hues about, and newborn fry emerging from their mothers’ bulging bellies were fascinating sights to behold. These days, fish breeders have turned ...Fish Stress Signals: What Are They?
In previous article, stressed-out fish: understand where the stress begins, I explained why almost all fishes in the aquarium store are stressed-out. Since you can't do much about the fact that they are being transported from one location to another, what you could do is to minimize your fish stress ...Goldfish Swim Bladder
Q: Lately, one of my lionhead goldfish started swimming in an off-balanced manner. It turns round and round, upside down and in all directions. Why is it behaving this way and what is the cure? Also, another fish has red spots on its fin and body. How can I get ...
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