Keeping Guide

How To Handle Velvet in Your Reef Tank

Velvet disease, caused by the dinoflagellate parasites of the Amyloodinium species, is particularly stealthy and harmful.

Carp Edema Virus Disease (CEVD)

Carp Edema Virus Disease also known as sleeping disease can cause high mortality rates in wild and cultured varieties of common carp, including koi and goldfish.

Aquarium Salt In Freshwater Fish

Aquarium salt has been used for freshwater fish to decrease stress and manage a variety of disease conditions, also to reduces the toxicity of nitrite and nitrate.

Osmoregulation In Freshwater Fish

Osmosis is a concept which involves the passive movement of water through a membrane which is permeable to the water.

Six Common Betta Fish Diseases

Betta Fish can become sick from many different situations. Perhaps there is chlorine in the aquarium water or another chemical caused by various catalysts within the aquarium.

Hexamita Infections In Freshwater Fish

Hexamita is caused by various species of the protozoan parasite genus Hexamatiasis. It is very common on wild caught species and even in tank-bred specimens.