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Aquarium Fish Health: White Spot Disease Symptoms and Cures
Excerpt : Fish death is one of the main problems that beginner aquarist and even some expert aquarist face. It’s frustrating to the extent that most quit keeping aquarium fish. But fish death can be
Fish death is one of the main problems that beginner aquarist and even some expert aquarist face. It’s frustrating to the extent that most quit keeping aquarium fish.
But fish death can be avoided. Most fish deaths are caused as a result of both an internal and external types parasites that compete with the fish in tank.
As a result if you watch your aquarium fish often you should be able
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Aquarium Plant
Aquariums plants are not crucial when it comes to setting up a
new aquarium but they do help adding attractive features to it.
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Your First Cichlid Aquarium
Your First Cichlid Aquarium By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good...read more
to discover when they have been infected by this parasite and be able to treat them to avoid fish death.
Look out for the following White Spot disease behavioral symptoms in your fish.
- Constant lying on the bottom or hanging at the surface.
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Quick Tips for Fish Tank Cleaning
Cleaning Your Fish Tank
One of the nicest additions to any home is a fish tank. A fish
tank creates a colourful, relaxing ambience and they...read more
The most common of the visible signs is the development of the pin head-size while spots on the body or fins. This ailment is referred to as White Spot disease and is caused by the parasite - Ichthyophthirius Multifillis.
This parasite has a free-swimming stage, which attaches itself to the fish. The most common
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Lungfish in aquarium
Lungfish can survive in poorly aerated waters since they have
lungs which make its possible for them to obtain oxygen directly
from the air. The...read more
chemical used in treating infected fishes is Methylene Blue. You could buy a one per cent stock solution from a reputable chemist or aquarium shop and apply at 0.8 to 1.0ml per gallon of water. This amount should be added all at once. Repeat after one or two days.
The fishes must remain in this bath until every while spot has disappeared. A water change after treatment is necessary or else prolonged
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Are aquariums suitable for children?
Most children are fascinated with animals and want a dog, a cat,
two birds, a horse and some fish. But are fish and aquariums
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Is Your Aquarium Balanced?
The world as we know it is in balance. Animals breathe in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. Plant absorbs carbon dioxide and give off oxygen as...read more
contact with the chemical may affect the fertility of the fish.
Another tip if you are using a side filter with activated charcoal should remove it to prevent the coal from absorbing the Methylene Blue.
Another tip... during treatment you should use artificial aeration with coarse bubbles near the surface, since a dirty bottom would inactivate the medicament by absorption. A better measure is
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A Bigger Aquarium... Or The Ocean?
A few weeks ago, I asked my goldfish what his ultimate dream was. Boy, was I in for a surprise! His eyes glowing with enthusiasm, he answered that...read more
Starting An Aquarium - Tips For Beginners
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fascinating hobby in every country of the world. More and more
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Tips on Setting Up Your First Fish Tank
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Aquarium Aeration Basics
As we all know rivers and lakes are the natural habits for fish and other marine life. Rivers and lakes have large surface area which makes maximum...read more
The Optimum Cichlid Aquarium Part 2
Part 2
Heating
If you want to keep Cichlids you will need to heat them. A good guide is approximately 1 watt of heating per liter of water. A...read more
Tropical Aquarium
Tropical Aquariums are for keeping tropical fish, but you can
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Aquarium
An aquarium is made of glass or extremely strong plastic and is
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Aquarium Hoods
When you have an aquarium you need to have lighting set up and
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How Big is Your Fish Tank?
"It's the simplest of math: Big fish tanks grow big fish; little fish tanks grow little fish...."
"You can't catch fish unless you put...read more
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