How to deal with Health problems of fish keeping?

Fish keeping, especially at home, is an art in itself as it involves tiny beings that have been misunderstood for over ages. Hence www.fishbasics.com brings you some common problems that might affect your fishes and also suggests useful remedies.

What is Ammonia Poisoning, and how to deal with it?

Ammonia Poisoning can occur in new aquariums because of the Nitrogen Cycle. It is dangerous because it can only be prevented, not cured. One of the most important remedies is to keep your new aquarium with water for atleast 3-4weeks before introducing fish.

What is Carbon Poisoning and how to treat it?

Carbon is generally diffused into water and has to be present in water. However, it is not always bad to have carbon in water. However, what is important that carbon levels inside your aquarium needs to checked.

What is Nitrite/Nitrate Poisoning and how to treat it?

Nitrite and Nitrate Poisoning are also a result of Nitrogen Cycle. However it can be checked with special kits.

What is Tap Water Poisoning and how to treat it?

Even though you check Ammonia, Carbon and Nitrite/Nitrate levels regularly in your aquarium, your fishes are not far from danger. One of the major dangers can come from the most unexpected source – Tap Water. Tap Water poisoning can be detected when your fish start behaving abnormally. The best way to check how good your tap water is to have a purifier. This not only promises pure water in your aquarium, it is the best way to understand how dependent is a fish on good quality of water.

What is Gas Bubble Disease and how to treat it?

Gas Bubble Disease is caused by a sudden dramatic change in gas pressure in the aquarium. Hence, one has to spend time with their fish and observe how they behave daily. The most common remedy is to use antibiotics in water, as per the doctor advice.

What are Dropsy & Hexamita and how to help fish suffering from them?

Renal failure of a fish is seen as the main cause of Dropsy and Hexamita is a kind of protozoa that affects intestines of a fish. Dropsy and Hexaminta Dropsy are easier prevented than cured.

What are Gill & Skin Flukes and how to treat it?

Gill & Skin flukes is a major disease that is deadly to many a fish. They are like flatworms that affect Gills and skin of the fish, killing them slowly. Potassium Permanganate bath of around 10 minutes can be hugely helpful.

What are Pop Eye and Velvet and how to treat fish suffering these?

Pop Eye is caused because of various reasons and it can be seen in the bulging eyes of your fish. Velvet causes the skin color of a fish to look dusky. Treating Pop Eye and Velvet needs special care.