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Sep
Sep
Even with the best care, fish eventually age or become terminally ill — a little extra attention keeps them comfortable.
Tag Archives: fish disease
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Aug
Aug
Both diseases cause similar white spots, but they’re caused by different organisms and treated differently.
Fish Health & Disease, Freshwater Fish Care
Aquarium Salt in Freshwater Tanks: When and Why to Use It
16
Aug
Aug
A small dose of aquarium salt can help with certain ailments and species, but it isn’t a universal cure-all.
15
Aug
Aug
Fish communicate a surprising amount through posture, color, and behavior — learning to read it helps you catch problems early.
14
Aug
Aug
A few minutes of observation before purchase can save you from bringing home a sick fish.
Fish Health & Disease, Water Quality & Chemistry
Ammonia Poisoning: Emergency Steps to Save Your Fish
11
Aug
Aug
Fast action during an ammonia spike can mean the difference between a scare and a wipeout.
09
Aug
Aug
Fish struggling to stay upright or maintain normal buoyancy may be dealing with swim bladder disorder.
Fish Health & Disease, Saltwater Fish Care
Copper Medications and Invertebrates: What Every Reef Keeper Should Know
07
Aug
Aug
Copper-based medications are effective against parasites but lethal to shrimp, snails, and coral.
02
Aug
Aug
UV sterilizers can control green water and some pathogens, but they aren’t a substitute for good husbandry.
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Jul
Jul
Beyond ich, these are the other diseases every fishkeeper should be able to recognize early.
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