Fish Disease & Quarantine
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): That Tang Of Yours Is Going To Get Ich
Terrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): You can expect a tang to get ich (cryptocaryon irritans).
The rest of the story: Expecting a fish to get a disease is the equivalent of saying, “Nothing I can do, it is going …
Read moreTerrible Advice Tuesdays (T.A.Tues): Your Fish Is Glancing? That Means It Has Ich
Terrible Advice Tuesdays: When a fish glances (scratches itself against rock/gravel), that means it has ich.
The rest of the story: I hear this one a lot so let’s break it down:
1) A fish that glances could have a …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank Becomes Mr. Sustainability?
While I didn’t think I could directly add to the sustainability of the planet, the SPC thinks I can.
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an international organization that helps Pacific Island people achieve sustainable development. The SPC …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #100: Don’t Believe The Rumors
Cleaner shrimp make a flashy and useful addition to any saltwater tank. With their long antennae and their eye-catching colors, you (or your kids) will fall in love with them. While cleaner shrimp are great eye-candy, there is only one …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #99: Ask Before You Buy
If your new finned friend came from a hyposalinity environment, you need to raise the salinity slowly over the course of a week of more. Therefore, when shopping either at your local fish store or online, ask this question before …
Read moreGet the Facts on Curing and Preventing Marine Fish Diseases
After my marine velvet outbreak where I lost 12 fish in 3 days, I set out to take the confusion out of treating and preventing fish diseases in saltwater tanks. I did it by reading the scientific papers to give …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday Am Quick Tip #97: Check the Date and Prosper
Bananas, uncooked meat and whiny girlfriends…all items that expire after a certain amount of time. Believe it or not, one item that you use (or should use) frequently around your saltwater tank can expire too. Here’s what to watch for …
Read moreMr. Saltwater Tank TV Friday AM Quick Tip #18: To Be Safe, Keep Me Separate
Even though I’m a vital part of your tank, it is best if you keep me separate from everything else.
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