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Fish Disease Spotlight: Argulus(Post)
Argulus, which is also referred to as Fish Louse, is a parasite that is common among fish. It has the shape of a disc which is flattened, and resembles a crustacean. Upon becoming adults these parasi ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Saprolegnia(Post)Saprolegnia is a fungal disease that afflicts fish. It is a serious condition, particularly for pond owners who have spent large sums on their fish, as there is no cure and the fatality rate is high ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Costia(Post)Costia is a parasite that is single celled and thrives in cold water. It will multiply quickly in this environment and can cause considerable harm to any fish it comes into contact with. It is consid ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Chilodonella(Post)Chilodonella is a type of parasite/protozoa which thrive in water that is fresh. It is shaped similar to a leaf, and has a length which ranges from forty to seventy microns, with a width of between t ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis(Post)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 ma ...
Project Spotlight: The FFP Barn Renovation!(Post)The barn at our FFP Headquarters went under major renovations and the results are simply beautiful! A new pergola and patio with synthetic turf, a water garden with a waterfall, an awesome outdoor ki ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Anacharis & Hornwort(Post)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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)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 happ ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites(Post)Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish ar ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease(Post)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 afflic ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Tuberculosis(Post)Fish, as with all living organisms, are susceptible to a number of diseases. One such condition is fish tuberculosis. It is caused by mycobacteria, which may be present in the mulm or mud which forms ...
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 ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Catfish(Post)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, catfis ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo(Post)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 conditio ...
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 ...