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Learn how to care for semi-aggressive fish, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to set up a saltwater fish tank and key considerations regarding placement, supplies needed, and the overall set up process.
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Learn how to care for Freshwater Shrimp, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
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Learn how to take care of Puffer Fish, recommended diet and tank size. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
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Before establishing an aquarium at home, learn more about the basics of fish care.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
You can use a product called Stress Coat which can help keep the slime film healthy. You also need to make sure the water condition is good and you can get water samples tested at pet shops (call first to check). Make sure to keep the tank in an area away from sudden loud noises and drastic temperature changes. Keep objects in the tank for the fish to hide. This link may also help: https://www.aqueon.com/information/care-sheets/goldfish I hope this helps.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It sounds like you need to take a trip to your local pet store. The clerks there can help you pick out an appropriately size tank with proper filtration and heating that can help keep Sushi healthy. They can also let you know what water treatments you'll need for the water in your area, as well as test any water you bring it to see if it is OK for Sushi to live in. Pet stores will also carry commercial goldfish food which is a balanced diet that is given to them. It should have feeding instructions on it so you know how much is appropriate to give to Sushi.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
The fish that you are describing is Apolcheilus lineatus commonly known as the Golden Wonder Killifish. By looking at the images that were attached it appears to be a male (females are typically less colorful ).
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Freddie. A curvature of the spine can displace the swim bladder making swimming difficult. Vitamin C deficiencies (scurvy) can cause spinal deformities and is usually the result of old food. Fish food should be purchased new every 2-3 months as vitamin C degrades quickly. A veterinary visit is recommended for radiographs to determine the status of the swim bladder and determine if antibiotics are needed. Radiographs might also determine if anti-inflammatories for spondylosis can help. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would recommend to have the water completely changed. New water should be ideally submitted for quality testing. Most pet stores will do this for free or a nominal fee. High ammonia levels, PH imbalances may be responsible for that as well. Oxygen concentration and quality of the filters should be determined as well. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025