How to catch Plecostomus. (All About Plecostomus, great at Algae control) Turns out I found a way to catch them in only one, maybe two “tries” and I”l tell you why it…
Category: General Fish / Aquatic Health Articles
Ammonia
Understanding Ammonia is great. As the primary waste product of fish and a common source of illness if it’s allowed to accumulate, you should understand it. BUT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT to…
Salt
Using salt for Nitrite blocking, (This link has tons on Nitrite issues) (Salt for Nitrites) Title: Using Salt and Freshwater Aquariums to Combat Fish Parasites Introduction: Maintaining a healthy aquarium is crucial…
FMG
Formalin Malachite Green. Our more detailed discussion including a video and more, is available to book owners at the following resource: Formalin and Malachite Green, Deeper. Formalin is a mixture of formaldehyde…
IGR
The Insect Growth Regulators or IGR’s are pretty easy to find and aren’t very expensive. They make “getting rid of” Anchor Worms = Lernea elegans and Fish Lice = Argulus super easy….
Praziquantel
Praziquantel is a medication for FLUKES, also known as “trematodes” which are microscopic parasites, and which are very common. They are responsible for transmission of MOST ulcer-disease in Koi. At least, in…
PHPills
PH Pills – Making them for support of PH – The pH Pill VIDEO VERSION PART I VIDEO VERSION PART II “pH Pills” Made with safe Plaster of Paris, (details provided) Support…
Infections
Infections show up all the time. These are wounds / defects in the skin and fins, even mouths and eyes that are eroding and “getting bigger and wider.” Practically speaking, the fish…
Cloudy Water
Cloudy water can occur if bacteria overgrow a system. Hello, today let’s talk about cloudy water. If your fish tank, or pond is suffering with cloudy water, you need to fix that….