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Ich or white spot disease is a common parasite in fish. Learn how to identify Ich and how to treat ich.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to care for angelfish, recommended diet and aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Is your fish coming to the tank surface to breathe? Find out why your fish may be staying at the top of the tank, if it's normal, and tips on how to ensure your pet is the healthiest it can be.
Updated on January 8th, 2026
It can seem a little scary at first, but having the proper equipment and preparation can help you care for your aquarium during a power outage.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to spot the signs of a stressed fish and what you can do to calm them and and restore a peaceful, stress-free atmosphere for your aquarium inhabitants.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Timothy and Lola. First suggestion is to get a large tank. The general rule of thumb is 1" of fish per 3 gallons of water. Test and correct water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. The better the filtration, the higher the bio-load. So better filtration or a second filter could help. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about your Pacman frog. A wide variety of insects is best, and they should be gut loaded to provide additional nutrition. The type of fish more depends on the size of the fish and frog. Minnows or guppies should be fine for most smaller frogs. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
ECheck the water chemistry. The recent water change may have upset it. Use a liquid home test kit or submit a sample for testing to confirm 0 ppm ammonia and nitrites with a 40ppm or less nitrate level. Confirm proper temperature for the species of fish as well. If necessary, another partial water change can be done to stabilize chemistry and maintain water quality. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock. My preferences for conditioners include AmQuel Plus, NovAqua and StressCoat. Other options include StressZyme and Prime. To manage swim bladder issues, withhold food for 2-3 days then feed bits of cooked and shelled green peas. Do this until the fish is swimming and defecating normally. Fast one day a week to maintain regularity.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
There are several causes that can provoke these signs fro water imbalances to specific diseases like swim bladder ones. This problem requires a quite radical but logic approach. Begin by submitting a water sample 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. Oxygen concentration and quality of the filters should be determined as well. If water quality is good and there are no major imbalances, your fish should get examined to look for any sign of bacterial/fungal infection and eventually water should be treated. 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 September 24th, 2025
Consider a broad spectrum treatment such as General Cure by API or Parasite Clear by Jungle Labs. Follow label directions. Plain aquarium salt (NOT table salt) can be used concurrently to aid in healing and to treat minor infection and fin rot. Dissolve up to one tablespoon per gallon of water into a cup of tank water and gently pour it into the tank. Test water chemistry using a home test kit or submitting a water sample. Most pet or fish stores will do this for free or for a nominal fee. Correct any imbalances using aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock. Use a conditioner such as StressCoat as well. Confirm adequate filtration to maintain water quality.
Updated on September 24th, 2025