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3 Major Environmental Gill Disorders In Fish And How To Prevent Them

Gills as we all know is the respiratory organ that helps fish breathe. It is only due to gills, fish survive in water. So gills are very important for fish but they are very fragile as well. I am saying fragile in the sense that they easily get attacked by parasites and bacteria. This is especially true if you are housing your fish under poor living conditions. Before I go any further regarding gills, let me inform you something about pet fish care. Here lately, I have been getting a lot of questions from the readers of this website regarding[…]Read More…

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Common Eye Disorders In Fish: Types, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Eyes are so precious indeed. It lets you see the beautiful world. Not to forget that it is also one of the most sensitive areas of all the living creatures; with eyes that is (O: A small scratch in the eye can make you scream in pain. Sadly, fish cannot raise their voice and it becomes difficult for us to understand how much the poor little fish are suffering. It is the duty of the fish-keeper to take proper care of the adorable creatures and offer them a clean environment. Eye diseases are very common in fish kept in tanks with[…]Read More…

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What Is Gas Bubble Disease In Fish And How To Prevent It?

The name of the disease seems intriguing. It is somewhat like gas in the bubble that is disturbing the fishes. Well, let me explain what actually a gas bubble disease is. It is when the fish’s bloodstream gets occupied with gases and is of course, a major discomfort to them. I was wondering, just like the humans have gastric or digestion issues, is it the same with the fishes? Here, the matter is a little different. The gas bubble disease takes place when the pond or the aquarium becomes supersaturated (meaning more concentrated than normally possible) with excessive gas. This[…]Read More…