Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning

Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happe …

Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be man …

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 …

Gill Disease is an external infection which is common, particularly in warm water fish. As the name implies, it primarily affects the gills. Flavobacterium is the bacteria responsible for this afflict …

Fish pox, which is also called carp pox, is a disease which commonly afflicts both koi and goldfish. Like many other illnesses, prevention is better than treatment, and it is important to recognize th …

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 fo …

When you implement the appropriate fish care measures needed, you will more likely than not see your fish thrive in your ponds. Here is a list of fish related questions that new pond owners may have, …

Fish are susceptible to a number of different diseases that both pond and aquarium owners must be aware of. The six most common fish problems include anchor worms, bacteria, fish lice, fungus, skin pa …

Anacharis and Hornwort are oxygenating vegetation, which means that they play an essential role in ponds, especially those that don’t use many filters or pumps. Experts recommend planting the t …

If you have a garden you will know there is a lot of hard work involved to keep it looking its best. The same is true of pond, although the work is much less. A few sessions of pond maintenance will e …