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Getting To Know Kohaku Koi Fish(Post)
Kohaku koi fish is a Japanese species which is known for their white and red coloring. They may be scale less or scaled, and some patterns such as Tancho, where the fish’s body is white with a ...
How To Care For Koi Fish(Post)Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pro koi fish caretaker? Feeding them is easy, but koi fish do have special characteristics that, combined with their expensive price tags, make them requ ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Finrot(Post)Fish, as with all living organisms, are susceptible to a number of diseases. One such disease is Finrot. It is a truly debilitating condition that every pond or aquarium owner must be on the lookout ...
The Advantage Of Using Poly Fish Holding Tanks(Post)Fish tanks made of polyethylene can be a great tool in the management of fish. This is because these tanks are robust and come in the form of round structure with a flat bottom that sits on a stand m ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Dropsy(Post)Dropsy can result from bacterial infection and when fish have it their bodies will swell due to the growth of fluid within their tissue. This does tremendous damage and if left untreated it is very u ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: HITH(Post)HITH, or Hole in the Head, is a debilitating disease common in freshwater species. It has a number of potential causes and can lead to fatalities, but owners who catch and treat it early can save th ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Fantail(Post)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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Columnaris(Post)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 fr ...
Why Pond Fish Sometimes Become Dormant(Post)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 th ...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?(Post)Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Cloudy Eyes(Post)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. Be ...
Preventing Fish Kills During The Winter(Post)Pond fish can be expensive to acquire and care for, especially species such as koi. Therefore, when these fish succumb to disease or predation, the consequences can be devastating, especially if the ...
The Most Common Fish Problems You Might Have To Tackle(Post)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 p ...
The Importance of Cold Water Fish Food(Post)While it may be hard to believe at first, almost everything that occurs in your pond will be influenced by metabolism. Specifically, the quality of the water is determined by the metabolism of the fi ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Velvet Disease(Post)Velvet Disease, which is Also known as Gold Dust Disease, is an affliction that is common among fish held in both aquariums and ponds. It is particularly dangerous because it can strike imperceptibl ...