Lajos_Detari
Fish Herder
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2017
- Messages
- 1,746
- Reaction score
- 1,422
You can observe the fish and the tank condition in the fish store for a while before buying them.
Observe them carefully and thoroughly and especially when you are picking/selecting them. Make sure that none of them is sick.
Look around the whole tank to see if there is any sick fish.
And probably after they packed your fish in the bag, observe them again as it will be easy to observe them when they are in the plastic bag.
Look for any symptoms of disease.
Here are some info of diseases:
www.allpondsolutions.co.uk
blog.tetra.net
Lastly, as preventive measures, you might want to medicate your tank when you bring the fish back if you suspect they are infected.
Probably, simple medication like using two tablespoons of salt for every 20 liters of water.
But you have to check whether the salt is suitable in case you have other tank inhabitants that are sensitive to salt.
Observe them carefully and thoroughly and especially when you are picking/selecting them. Make sure that none of them is sick.
Look around the whole tank to see if there is any sick fish.
And probably after they packed your fish in the bag, observe them again as it will be easy to observe them when they are in the plastic bag.
Look for any symptoms of disease.
Here are some info of diseases:
Fish Diseases: Their Symptoms & How to Treat Them
As many aquarium keepers will know, there are hundreds of bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections that can affect the health and well-being of your fish. Contrary to popular belief, fish are highly sensitive animals, and environmental changes, no matter how minor, can trigger periods of...
www.allpondsolutions.co.uk
The most common fish diseases | Tetra Advanced Fishkeeper Blog
Mucous membrane and gill parasites Symptoms: Sometimes, aquarium fish can be infected with mucous membrane and gill parasites without you noticing anything. This is because minor infections tend to be without symptoms and most of the potential pathogens are microscopic. The symptoms only become...
blog.tetra.net
Lastly, as preventive measures, you might want to medicate your tank when you bring the fish back if you suspect they are infected.
Probably, simple medication like using two tablespoons of salt for every 20 liters of water.
But you have to check whether the salt is suitable in case you have other tank inhabitants that are sensitive to salt.
Last edited:
