Like any other pet, fish can get sick. And like any other pet, being aware of what is normal for your fish in terms of behaviour and appearance helps greatly to identify what could be ailing your tank inhabitants. The following are the most common fish diseases you may face as an aquarist, and what […]
Identifying Disease In Aquarium Fish
Tropical fish may seem uncomplicated creatures that are happy to swim around as long as the water conditions aren’t too bad, but in fact they can get pretty sick. While an ornamental fish won’t tell you that he is sick, his behaviour will make it clear. And hopefully learning to identify the signs of disease […]
Why is My Fish Tank Cloudy?
One of the most common issues with fish tanks is cloudy water. In most people’s minds, the ideal aquarium has crystal clear water, and as such many attempt to use chemical products such as water clarifiers in order to reestablish water clarity on their aquarium. However, that may be only hiding the symptoms of a […]
New Tank Syndrome And How To Prevent It
New tank syndrome is the term people use to refer to unexplained death of fish in an aquarium that is new, or under 3 months of life. Most cases of new tank syndrome can partially be blamed on inexperienced aquarist, but even people who have had aquariums for years lose some fish to this at […]