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Why Does My Goldfish Pass Long White Stool?
Long white stool is sometimes normal if no other signs. But indigestion or enteritis can cause it—judge by the situation. For indigestion, raise temperature, change water, and fast; it recovers soon. Feed on a fixed schedule to avoid overfeeding.
Why Do Arowana Get Sunken Eyes?
Arowana sunken eyes (eye recession) commonly come from internal organ inflammation, bacterial infection, or medication overdose. Treat by cause: antibiotics for internal inflammation, water changes and antibacterial baths for infection, and water changes plus warming for overdose. Keep water clean, warm, and oxygenated; mild cases recover in about a week.
How to Stop Parrot Fish from Fighting
Parrot fish fight over territory, during breeding season, or from lack of food. Prevent it with a large enough tank (lower density), a hiding cave or separation when fighting is severe or during breeding, and ample food on a fixed schedule. For injuries, use coarse salt for minor wounds or isolate and treat severe ones with oxytetracycline or potassium permanganate.
Why Is Your Goldfish Not Eating?
Many things stop a goldfish eating — indigestion, sudden or polluted water, a food change, a changed environment, breeding condition, or big temperature swings. Treat the cause: for indigestion, stop feeding and raise temperature with a water change to speed digestion. Always feed by schedule and amount to avoid overfeeding.
What to Do When an Arowana Has Enteritis
Enteritis is common in arowana, with several causes that need different treatments. This article covers the common causes and how to treat each.
Why Do Arowana Scales Raise (Pinecone Disease), and How to Treat It
Arowana scale-raising has three causes—handling-related, parasitic, and bacterial—each needing different treatment. Find the real cause and treat accordingly. This article covers the common causes and treatments.
Should You Keep a Red-Eared Slider Dry or in Water?
Red-eared sliders are common, hardy pet turtles, but proper care starts with the right setup. They should be kept mostly in water with a land area for basking, while dry keeping is only for sick individuals needing medication. Stable temperature, clean water, varied diet, and disease watch keep them healthy.
Can Turtles Catch Colds, and What Are the Symptoms?
Turtles do get colds, usually from big temperature swings—runny nose, bubbles, watery eyes, low appetite, lethargy, and if untreated, pneumonia. Treat by isolation, warm water (30–32°C), and oxytetracycline or amoxicillin by severity; keep temperature stable to prevent.
Why Is My Blood Parrot Fish Swimming Lopsided?
A blood parrot cichlid swimming tilted or sinking usually means low temperature, swim-bladder disorder from fat buildup, or enteritis. Raise heat, fix the diet, or treat the tank with antibiotics.
Turtle hasn’t eaten for days and keeps floating at the top – why?
Floating and not eating has causes; common two: gastroenteritis (float, low appetite) treat with oxytetracycline/amoxicillin; pneumonia/cold (side-floating, mouth breathing, bubbles) - improve water quality and see a vet.