Fish Health

Whether you're raising fish as a hobby for profit, or your pets have suddenly bred in your aquarium, separating the fry, or babies, is important. It is not only important to the health of the...

Fish are prone to developing bacterial infections in their eyes. Several different bacteria can grow and have devastating effects on a fish, as well as spread to the other fish in your aquarium....

Mouth fungus in freshwater fish is not actually a fungal infection, but is instead a bacterial infection caused by the flexibacter bacteria (see reference 1). Fish afflicted with this bacterial...

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...

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:

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...

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...

In general, fish get parasites because of a poor living environment. These problems can occur due to water quality that is poor, overcrowding, stress or a poor diet. As a result, the best way to...

Many owners of both salt and freshwater fish tanks have had to deal with fish rot before. It is when the fins of fish start to flake or fall off due to bacteria. Keeping your tank clean and the...