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Types of Platys Disease and How to Treat Them
Meta: even though platys are hardy fish; they still have the risk to get infected by some diseases. Knowing those diseases and how to treat them could save their lives.
Platys are considered hardy fish. However, they still have the risk to get infected by common tropical fish diseases. Their diseases are commonly caused by stress and bad water quality. Knowing the types of platys diseases will help you to keep your platys healthy. Here are three types of platys diseases including how to treat them. Ich DiseaseIch disease is not easily recognized; it is one of the prevalent diseases for tropical fish. It is a parasite that makes the platys bodies to have some spots. The Ich disease should be cured as soon as possible, or your platys will get respiratory damage and severe infections. One of the treatments you need to do is giving medications that are recommended by a vet. Besides, you also need to increase the water temperature for a while, th…

How to Maintain Guppies in The Aquarium

Meta: Guppies are the most widespread fish which are easy to take care of. Maintaining guppies in the aquarium needs some techniques. Here we present those techniques for you.
Guppies are the most prevalent tropical aquarium fish that have gorgeous and matchless patterns of colors. They are great for people who have less experience in maintaining aquarium fish since they are fairly easy to care. To maintain guppies in the aquarium, you need to ensure that you have already mastered these techniques or tips for your guppies to grow well. Arranging the best habitat for GuppiesTo maintain guppies in the aquarium, you need to prepare an eligible aquarium for them. Ensure that your tank is large enough for guppies to swim. Your tank should take in 1 gallon (3.8 Liters) of water for every guppy. For example, if you have three guppies, you’ll need 3 gallons (11.4 Liters) tank. Consider this important thing if you don’t want your guppies to get sick becau…

Types of Guppies Fish Disease and How to Treat Them



Meta: Guppies have high risk of getting infected by disease if they are stressed. Identify those type of disease and treat them right away.
For you who are maintaining guppy fish, we have both bad and good news. The bad news is that your guppies might get affected by some diseases which are harmful to them. However, the good news is that these diseases can be cured by certain techniques based on the types of diseases. There are numerous types of guppies fish disease, but we will only share the most common ones. Here we present those types of common types of guppies fish disease and how to treat them. White Spot (Ich or Ick)The most common types of guppies fish disease is a white spot (also known as Ich or Ick). The guppies which are infected by this disease are commonly lost their appetite. Another symptom is the fish will rub their skin against rocks, plant leaves, and decoration of the sides of the tank. To cure this disease, you ne…

Types of Feed Given in The Maintenance of Guppies

Meta: Feeding guppies with the right food will keep them healthy and grow well. Here are some types of food that you can get for your beloved guppies.
Guppies are like humans; they need nourishing food to grow well. Feeding the guppies with the wrong food could make them ill or even dead. For you who are maintaining guppies, you need to ensure that you give them proper food. Here we mention some types of food that you can use to feed guppies. Flake Food for Tropical FishSince guppies are tropical fish, they need food that is recommended for tropical fish. You can purchase flake food that is made for tropical fish in a pet store. This type of flakes is provided as a basic daily food to feed guppies. Choose high-quality brands containing both protein and vegetable for your guppies. Ensure that you feed them a pinch of flake food only once or twice a day and don’t overfeeding them. More Nutritious Treats than Flake FoodOccasionally, you can…

Types of Rainbow Shark Fish Disease




(Meta description: Well-known as one of the most aggressive, freshwater animals, rainbow shark fish have problems too. One of them is a rainbow shark fish disease.)
In some cases in life, there is weakness behind every sign of aggressiveness. Well-known as one of the most aggressive, freshwater animals, rainbow shark fish have problems too. One of them is a rainbow shark fish disease.
Rainbow shark fish disease is often triggered by their own stress. For example: the water quality issue. This disease is caused by the aquarium nitrogen cycle. The cause can be from the fish waste and other bio-processes. An aquarium test kit is needed to maintain the pH water balance every day.
Nitrogen Cycle Stages:        1.Ammonia from fish waste and uneaten food can harm your rainbow shark fish.        2.Nitrites can eliminate ammonia, but is still dangerous to your fish.       3.Nitrobacter can get rid of nitrites. Although generally safe, a large amount of nitrates can…

The Technique of Maintaining Rainbow Shark Fish in An Aquarium





(Meta description: Want to have rainbow shark fish at home? There are things that you need to know firsthand. One is to know the maintenance of rainbow shark fish.)
If you would like to have rainbow shark fish at home, be ready. There are things that you need to know firsthand. One of them is to know the maintenance of rainbow shark fish.
About Rainbow Shark Fish Rainbow shark fish are also popular with other two names: red fin sharks or ruby sharks. They are small fish living in freshwater and tropical areas. Their origin is from Thailand. One thing about rainbow shark fish is that they are very territorial. Their nice color will add a sense of cheerfulness inside your aquarium. Their red fins are a striking opposite to their dark bodies. Another thing about rainbow shark fish is their aggressiveness. They can grow up to six inches long. This is why there is a technique of maintaining rainbow shark fish in an aquarium.
The Aquar…