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Aquariums today have many products to choose from. Deciding first on the type of fish you wish to keep is very important. The products you need for your goldfish vary from the items needed for saltwater fish.
Freshwater tropical fish have many types to pick from, visiting aquarium and pet stores, surfing the web or even checking out our fish types, will give you more understanding of what you may like.
Definately spend some time sourcing quality aquarium stores local to where you live. Not only can they help in the selection of products and fish types, but also advice specific to your needs. Some products will need some extra explaining, and working hands on with your local aquatic expert is vital. We at Blue Planet like to recommend quality stores that can help, go to Hector's Home for some additional information on store locations.
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Caring for your pet fish |
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Pet fish illness – it happens to all living things
At one time or another, your pet fish may become sick. While at first you may feel helpless, do not worry, there are a number of ways you can treat your sick aquarium fish in your own home.
While most of the treatments depend on the specific ailment, it is a good idea to plan ahead and get another aquarium tank set up to use as a "quarantine tank" (this is also useful when adding new pet fish to an existing aquarium).
By separating the sick fish, you can speed up the healing process and at the same time, reduce the risk of spreading the illness to other aquarium fish. Fish ailments can be caused by a variety of sources. The most common causes of sickness are fungal, bacterial, or parasitic. The treatments are readily available at stores.
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Ammonia Poisoning
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Red or inflamed gills. Fish are gasping for air at the surface. New tank setup or a tank with too many fish.
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- Do partial water changes every day.
- Add Zeolite to the filter.
- Stop feeding and reduce fish numbers if possible.
- Add aeration for greater oxygen exchange.
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White Spot or Ick
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Small white spots showing, looks like your fish has salt sprinkled all over it.
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- Common like the flu.
- Increase temperature by a few degrees.
- Use a white spot medicine.
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Fin Rot
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Rotting fins, loss of appetite, bullying from other fish. Most often, it is due to poor water quality.
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- Check your fish aren’t being nipped by others in the tank.
- Check pH.
- If all fish have it do more partial water changes.
- Fungus or multi cure.
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Fish Fungus
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Cotton like growths on the body that may appear white or grey in colour.
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- Partial water change.
- Check pH.
- Fungus medication.
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