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Taking care of pet fish involves making sure they have a non-stressful environment in the aquarium by cleaning the fish tank regularly. Learn how to care for pet fish and maintain aquariums with tips from a pet store owner in this free video series on fish care.
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The key to feeding goldfish is measuring enough food that will be gone in 30 seconds and balancing and coordinating water changes. Feed goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Washing a goldfish bowl involves wiping down the sides with only a little bit of water inside. Clean a goldfish bowl with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
The best way to care for a fish is by changing water at normal intervals and not adding chemicals or buffers to the tank. Take care of fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Disposing of a dead goldfish can be done by putting it in a plastic bag and throwing it away or placing it in a compost bin. Get rid of dead goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Caring for tropical fish requires maintaining good aquarium tank water quality and minimizing stress on the tropical fish. Take care of tropical fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Some ways to tell if a tropical fish is sick is through behavioral monitoring, looking for lethargy, not swimming around or resting at the bottom of the aquarium. Discover ways to find out if a tropical fish is sick with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Keeping a fish from getting stressed requires keeping clean water in the aquarium and stable water parameters. Prevent stressing a fish out with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Fish ailments can be fungal or bacterial and are usually diagnosed by the color of growths or loss of coloration. Learn to figure out a fish's ailment with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
When choosing fish for a freshwater aquarium, be sure to research the type of aquarium and fish that will placed in it. Select a fish for a freshwater aquarium with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Checking fish for bacteria and fungus can be done visually but requires being familiar with fish enough to look for color changes and differences. Look for bacteria and fungus on fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Parasites can sometimes be spotted on a fish by visual inspection but sometimes parasites will affect a fish's behavior. Check a fish for parasites with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Before buying a fish, make sure to research and determine specific requirements being sought and to meet husbandry needs for that fish. Purchase a fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Before buying koi fish, make sure the pond is suitable for the fish, the water is ready and cycled and a good source has been found to purchase koi from. Purchase koi fish for a pond with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Items needed to breed Betta fish include at least a 10 gallon tank, sponge filter, and a heater to maintain the water at 70 to 72 degrees. Breed Betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Naming a goldfish can be a simple as looking at it and giving it the first name that comes to mind or giving it a fun name. Name a goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Ways not to kill a fish include leaving it in water and keeping an aquarium clean by changing water frequently and servicing the filter Avoid harming fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Goldfish can live in upwards of five years when the aquarium water is kept clean and the fish are not overfed. Get a fish to live longer with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Proper care for Betta fish includes keeping tank water clean with a water filtration system and proper temperature water. Take care of Betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Keeping a Betta fish requires clean aquarium water, 70 to 72 degree water and putting a live plant like a water hyacinth in the bowl. Keep Betta fish around with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Changing water in a fish tank can be done by scooping it out or through a siphoning process. Change aquarium fish tank water with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Breeding livebearing tropical fish requires at least a 10 gallon tank, water that is 78 to 80 degrees and ample hiding places. Breed livebearing tropical fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Treating a sick Betta fish involves identifying the illness like fungal ailments and administering a treatment like Fungus Cure. Help a sick Betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Breeding goldfish requires several steps like adding Chloramine to a tank before adding male and female goldfish and planning, as goldfish breed in the spring. Breed goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
When buying goldfish tank mates, make sure the fish are compatible and the tank temperature is right for both fish. Purchase goldfish tank mates with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
Treating swim bladder disease in goldfish requires adding oraim salt to a tank to help digestion and not feeding them any food. Treat swim bladder disease in goldfish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.
People have kept and cared for fish in artificial environments for centuries, from fish bowls to wall-sized fish tanks. Collecting fish tanks with a variety of pet fish is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, and owning an aquarium provides a quiet and relaxing environment for a home. There are a variety of fish tank setups to choose from, including saltwater and freshwater aquariums, and each setup requires special care. In this free video series, learn how to care for pet fish and their tanks with tips from a pet store owner. Learn about feeding goldfish, washing a goldfish bowl, caring for tropical fish and telling if a tropical fish is sick. Find out how to diagnose a fish's illness, check for bacteria, fungus and parasites, buy a fish and breed Betta fish. Finally, get advice on making goldfish live longer, identifying different goldfish types and sexing a goldfish.
Chris Simms Chris Simms owns Aquatic Central in San Francisco, Calif. Simms is a home aquarium expert and dealer of rare fish.dkdk
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