Fish Health

Fish are a popular first pet, especially for young kids. A pet can teach children responsibility, and they get to experience the rewarding feeling of caring for another living being. However, it is important that both parents and children are aware of how to keep the fish happy, healthy, and safe. In order to make…

When it comes to overcrowding, some blatantly label it as cruel, while others believe that pushing the stocking limit doesn’t hurt when you know how to do it the right way. Besides the “who’s right and who’s wrong” debate, the overarching question is how do you even define what an overcrowded tank is? How many…

If you own a fish tank, you may already know the importance of Aquarium salt. It’s easily available in pet stores. However, what concerns most hobbyists is the price of Aquarium salt. You may find it pretty expensive, especially if you have many tanks or use salt often. So, here I’m going to introduce some…

Many aquarists love to breed fish in their aquariums, which is undoubtedly a fun task that develops many skills related to the hobby. However, most aquarists don’t want to breed aquarium fish. In this article I will discuss how to prevent aquarium fish from breeding. So without further ado, let’s get into it. How to…

With a shockingly low survival rate, Dropsy is one of the deadliest disorders in freshwater aquarium fish. If your colorful-finned friend has developed a bloated appearance that doesn’t seem to go away, it could be a sign of Dropsy. Although recovering from Dropsy is exceedingly rare, ones who are fortunate enough to catch the disease…

If you see the tiny pits or lesions around the head area or down the lateral line of your fish, it’s probably the onset of the dreaded hole in the head disease, abbreviated as HITH. As easily treatable as this infection is, if neglected, the bacteria will eat away the flesh on the fish, leaving…

So you found a bottle of expired water conditioner in your cabinet, and now you are wondering whether it’s safe to use. Depending on the conditioner’s condition – how and where it’s stored, whether the bottle is open, and if yes, how long it’s been – one can determine if their product is still usable…

Watching your Oscar fish twitching or doing the rapid tail shake may raise many questions in your mind. You must be wondering whether it’s normal behavior or if there is something wrong with your fish that’s causing it to vibrate in a seemingly unusual way. Well, there are some explanations for it! In this article,…

And one fine morning you wake up from a good night’s sleep, only to find out that your fish has contracted the Ich infection. The tiny white specks have covered your aquatic pet from its gills to the fins. What do you do now? Fortunately, Ich is one of the easiest diseases to treat. “So,…