** This post contains affiliate links where we receive a small percentage of your purchase based on our recommendations. ** If your fish is presenting any physical or
behavioral signs of illness, don’t wait around for them to magically get better! Follow these steps for the best chance to save your sick fish. Poor water quality is the #1 cause of illness and disease in fish. Like the air we breathe, the water a fish swims in is
critical to good health. Use a liquid-based test kit, not those silly strips, and see if your parameters fall within the following ranges. For those species not listed, we recommend looking up their parameters here. Goldfish (indoors & outdoors)
Koi
Betta
General Tropicals
Please keep in mind these are general guidelines – not all fish read the book! Step 2: Fix Your Water QualityIf your ammonia, nitrite or nitrate are too high, such as those tanks undergoing New Tank Syndrome, you can take immediate steps to fix this. Chronic stress causes a decreased immune function, keeping your sick fish ill. If you are repeatedly replacing your filter media, you are resetting your biological filtration! Stop replacing your filter media! If your pH or temperature is out of range, DO NOT MAKE FAST CORRECTIONS. This will cause your fish to DIE. In order to correct issues with pH and/or temperature, make very small changes over days to weeks to ensure your fish will survive. This is the case for Old Tank Syndrome and fish in temporary holding tanks during deep cleanings. Most of the time, these two steps will take care of most fish issues. Step 3: Check Your Fishes’ FoodIs that the same container of food you bought when you brought your fish home 2 years ago? Chances are your fish hasn’t been getting enough vitamins in order to have a healthy immune function. Once you open ANY type of fish food container, you have 6 months to feed it out and then TOSS IT. Most bettas will never finish a full container of betta food. Be sure to properly store your fish’s food in an airtight container in a cool, dark area of your home. Never store fish food outside! For more help on what to feed your fish, click here. Step 4: Call Your Veterinarian About Your Sick FishSure, you could go to the pet/koi store and buy a bunch of medications that might work, or you can get to the bottom of your fishes’ disease and get them treated quickly. We broke down the cost of DIY vs. professional so you can see what your time and money are worth. Yes, a specialty veterinarian, especially a house call one, is a premium service and can carry a larger price tag. We wish more veterinary schools taught their students enough to handle fish properly. But wasting time on worthless OTC medications can make the problem worse before your veterinarian gets there. To find a fish veterinarian, follow these steps. To some of you, your fish may not be worth the cost of a veterinarian. We’re very sorry to hear that, and understand that is your choice. For those of you who understand the commitment of bringing a fish into your home, we’re here to help. Other Articles You Might Like
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How do you know if your koi fish is dying?Changes in behavior, such as erratic swimming, koi swimming upside down, abnormal feeding patterns or isolating themselves from others can indicate that your koi fish is sick. Physical symptoms like red gills, cloudy or popped eyes, and swollen abdomen are used to correctly diagnose koi fish diseases.
Can koi be revived?If your koi starts floating on it's side, and stops moving it's gills (or if jumps out and you found it on the ground), you can revive them. Gently move them back and forth in the water to get the water flowing over their gills, and hold them in a water current.
Do koi die easily?Koi Fish do not always die from parasites, worms, or disease. In fact, one might be surprised to know what one of the leading causes of koi fish death is. This might seem like something small at face-value, but the reality is that stress is a major perpetrator in what may end up killing your koi fish.
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