I read about this article and wondered as to why no mention is made about the fish diseases. I myself have gone through the agony of seeing my fish die infront of my eyes and was helpless.The petshop owners don't care much because to be very honest they more fish you buy,the more they profit.
I am providing a link to a very useful site which I feel every fish lover should read and keep some of the medicines handy.It helps if you do not waste time searching for these medicines from your neighbourhood medicine shop when your beloved fish are sick.
There are certain things the owners can do on a regular basis to keep their pets in good condition. 1)Water Quality(Check PH & Temperature at regular intervals) 2)Clean filters regularly(Do not use detergents) 3) Change 1/3rd water every fortnight. 4) Do not overfeed(Feed small quantities 3-4 times a day rather than a huge amount once) These simple steps will go a long way in keeping your fish happy. One last thing.The Goldfish look very pretty and are also easily available but I would advise first timers not to keep it.They need very special care!!
RE:Fish Diseases
by Sachin on Sep 30, 2005 12:38 PM
Hello People,
Thanks for ur info. By the way please let me know the basic care to be taken & the frequency with which i should be changing water.By the way i have just started keeping the fish...say 2 weeks back.I read lot about ph value of water, is there any kit available to check?? If yes whats the price. For the info currently i'm having 4 gold fishes.
RE:Fish Diseases
by mazher.alam on Oct 22, 2006 05:22 PM
i would like to know url on fish disease. more can somebody tell me the place to get good water filter for the aquarium. i agree fully that marine aquarium is really costly affair.
HI, I just read this article and having some knowledge in aquariums I was pleased to see it. However let me say with a tinge of dissapointment that the person has very rich tastes when it comes to aquariums India is a tropical country so i do not know why we require the heaters to stabilise the water temperature. unless ofcourse you are in the extreme climates where the water temperature dips real low.. 2ndly fish are cold blooded.so assuming that the water temperature doesnt dip rapidly(like losing 5 degrees in abt 5 mins or so) there is no cause of worry Compatibility of fish is imporatant but more important is the knowledge of the environment in which the fish lives.So the begineers cud start with gupies and mollies.. Oscars are way up the order to rear. in any case tehy are exteremely carnivorous and arrowanas well they are simply very costly so please dont start with it. n again it is very carnivorous.n fish feed shud be consumed within 5 mins... if ur in a plae where ur local shops sells live feed please use it....its good for the fish...contact me if u have more queries... and please one last advice before parting.. marine aquariums are white elephants
I alreadt have a fresh water aquarium. Your article has made me feel interested in a sea water aquarium. Hopwever, I would like to know where I can get the stuff mentioned in the article to maintain such an aquarium. I also would like to know whwre to get the fish and other beings (other than those like coral whcih are banned). What would be the expenses for setting up such an aquarium. Please also let me know where I can get different varieties of fresh water fish at the best prices as I am not too familiar in this mater in Mumbai.
