Fish Disease Spotlight: Swim Bladder Disorder

Swim bladder disorder is an ailment that is primarily seen in bettas or fantail goldfish but may appear in other species. The bladder of the fish won’t function properly, which makes it hard for them …

Perch are a species of fish which thrive in freshwater, a member of the Percidae family. There are over six thousand varieties which are divided into more than one hundred and fifty subgroups, meanin …

Although most gobies are marine species, there are some that can thrive in freshwater ponds.  In this regard, they provide a number of advantages, including hardiness, a small size, can interact peace …

When pond and aquarium experts use the term “dormant” to describe fish, many novice fish owners don’t know what they’re referring to, but below is a detailed description of this phenomenon, whether or …

Cloudy Eyes is a condition which is seen both in aquarium and pond fish, especially tropical species. In some scenarios it may not actually be a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. Bel …

Columnaris, which is also called cottonmouth, is an affliction which results from the aerobic bacteria Flavobacterium columnare. This bacterium is gram negative, common in water which is fresh and fre …

Catfish are scavengers, and as such can play an important role in the ecosystem of a pond. However, there are a number of things pond owners should be aware of prior to purchasing them. First, catfish …

Ichthyobodo is a parasite which afflicts pond, aquarium and saltwater fish. Many parasites are specific to certain water types, and there are number of things which cause it. Identifying the condition …

Fantails are a type of goldfish which are well suited to beginners. They don’t require much maintenance, but should be given a sizeable space which is connected to a good filtration unit. Below are so …

Sufficient oxygen is a necessity for pond fish. They will utilize the supplies which are present in the water, but it must be replaced over time. Waterfalls are a key component to this process because …