Fish Health

There are many ways to acclimate a new pet fish into one of your cycled fish tanks. No matter how gentle you are during the acclimation process, somewhere along the way your new fish is going to...

If one of your fish is sick, deformed or dying then you can either let the fish live out the rest of its life somewhere suitable or the fish can also be culled. I am against killing a fish that I...

One of the major frustrations in setting up a fish tank is having to deal with fish dying on a regular basis. In this article, you'll learn how to minimize fish losses so you can focus on...

Freshwater aquatic pet snails use calcium that they get from their environment to build healthy shells. You can measure the calcium levels in your aquariums by examining how healthy your snails...

Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) is one of the most common fish diseases that infect aquarium fish. Ich is a parasite that, when infecting fish, appear as white spots dotting the body of the...

Have you ever seen a fish commit suicide?? Many fish, given the opportunity, will jump out of their tank and onto the floor. This, obviously, is not good. If that ever happens to you and you get...

When adding new fish to your aquarium, it is absolutely crucial that you allow them to gradually acclimate to the water's temperature and water chemistry. If you do not allow the time it takes to...

How to treat Ich in Fish. No those white spots aren't good on your fish. That could be the early stages of Ick, how to stop this from becoming a problem.

Have you ever had a fish die right after you bring him home? Have you ever wanted to have a fish last more than a day or two, or maybe even a few weeks? Well, this article can teach you the most...

You're outside relaxing by your pond, when you notice the water level is low. No big deal it's the middle of summer and the water will evaporate. So you top the water off and don't think about it...

Puffer fish teeth continue to grow constantly. If their teeth are not properly worn down by eating snails or other shelled creatures, their teeth may become so long that they cannot open their...

There are many factors to consider when buying koi for your pond. Some are the size of the fish you have, the number of fish in your pond, and of course, your budget. So read this article...

If you have koi or goldfish in a pond, you will have to keep the pond clean. This is not really hard to do. Here is how to keep your pond clean:

Filter floss has many uses in a fish room. Filter floss can be found at most pet stores and fish stores located in the aquatic filtration section. There are two types of filter floss. One kind...

Use these instructions to find out if a fish that you want to buy is sick or healthy when planning to buy a fish from the pet store.

Does your goldfish have white spots and bleeding sores on parts of its body? Is he eating and swimming less than usual or hiding out in the tank for long periods of time? Are you worried that he...

Fin rot is a terrible disease that can claim the life of your pet fish. Prompt and proper treatment is necessary to address the issue and to avoid further suffering to your fish. Usually it is a...

A pet fish might die for any number of reasons. Some of these reasons include : natural causes, old age, disease, stress, being killed by another fish, etc. If you need to safely dispose of a...

Sick pond fish can be heart-breaking for any pond owner. Fish may not be cuddly like dogs or cats, but you can become fond of them anyway. And it's always disturbing to see a living creature...

Have you ever brought home a fish and found it floating in the bowl the next day? Wanna know if you are the only one? Have you had an overly annoying fish who does nothing but stare at you with...

How do you gravel vac an aquarium that doesn't have gravel?? If you have a sand substrate instead, it is actually just as easy to clean--though a bit different. Here are some helpful tips!

I love my fish and goldfish, they say fish don't live too long . If you notice your fish starting to go on it's side and looking not too well you can try some of these steps and see if it helps.

Your Salamander can survive on its own for limited amounts of time if you prepare their environment before you head out on your vacation.

Aquarium setups, whether small, large, freshwater or saltwater, are expensive and time consuming to take care of. However, fish can make a lovely addition to your home, and studies have proven...