The best wayto remove turtle wormsfrom your tank is to avoid them in the first place. You can do this by getting the water and tank substrates tested daily or weekly. Also, get the fecal matter tested by the vet to ensure they have any parasites. However, the complete elimination of th...
Ich, short for Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is a common aquarium disease caused by parasites that appear as white spots on fish. These parasites can easily transfer from tank to tank via fish, plants, decorations, or equipment. In this guide, I’ll explain what Ich is, how it infects ...
rivers, and reservoirs. They’re bottom-feeders and scavengers, so they eat small animals like worms, insects, snails, andcrayfish, as well as dead fish and other organic
Parasites: External parasites, like ich and flukes, can also affect Otocinclus catfish. Symptoms may include white spots, scratching against objects, or rapid breathing. Treat with an appropriate medication in a quarantine tank and raise the water temperature slightly to speed up the parasite’s li...
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Polychaetes, micro-worms, beetle larvae, insects, and mosquitoes are most used in ornamental aquaculture, being offered from the larval to adult stages to fish and shrimp (Table 2). They are organisms that are easy to grow and of great economic importance, as they contribute up to 80% of...
they consume their eggs. Fertilized Oscar eggs will be light brown in color as compared to white colored unfertilized eggs. As Oscar fry are hatched, you should move them to a different tank to eliminate the risk of being consumed by parents. ...
Introduced into aquariums by infected fish, young anchor worms are small crustaceans that burrow into the fish’s skin and enter the muscles. Here they begin to develop and release eggs before they die—leaving behind damage, which can become infected. ...
When introducing your scat fish into a tank, put the smaller-sized fish first before the argus fish or add them all at once. Alternatively, introduce live food like brine shrimp or blood worms to distract the inhabitants of the aquarium. ...