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Don’t Let Dropsy Kill Your Fish

Dropsy can be fatal for your fish if you don’t detect it in the early stages.  The key to successfully treating fish dropsy is being aware of the early signs of the disease.  However there is a better solution.  You can prevent it.  Like most fish diseases, the solution to preventing fish dropsy is a […]

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The Root of Fin Rot and How to Stop it

Do you think your fish has fin rot?  Don’t fret.  Fin rot is a very common fish disease.  The good is that it is treatable and preventable.  The bad is that it can kill your fish if you don’t act fast.  Fin rot is caused by bacteria.  The most important thing to take from this […]

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Kill Fish Ick/Ich in 4 Days Flat

Fish ich/ick is one of the most well known fish disease around.  It’s sometimes called ich, ick, white spot, or the fancy name, Ichthyophthirius multifilis.  So that begs the question.  Once you your fish get ick/ich, how do you get rid of it?  It’s easier than you might think. Make Sure You Are Dealing With […]

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Fish Quarantine Tank Set Up in 10 Easy Steps

When setting up a quarantine tank you should be thinking of two things.  Keep it as cheap and as low stress for your fish as you can.  Quarantine tanks, like any change, can be very tough on your fish.  The most common uses for quarantine tanks are for breeding, medical use, or adding new fish.  […]

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