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How to Prevent White Spot Disease in Koi
Koi white spot disease (ich) is caused by the parasite Ichthyophthirius, which dies in high heat. Prevent it by keeping water warm, maintaining good water quality (stable pH/ammonia, regular partial changes), avoiding overcrowding, quarantining new fish, and monitoring health.
Why Do Koi Get White Spot Disease (Ich)?
Koi 'white fungus' is really white spot disease, caused by the parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. It spreads through poor water, temperature swings, new fish, overcrowding, or stress, and shows as salt-grain spots, rubbing, and lost appetite. Treat by improving water, quarantining, using ich medication, and raising the temperature to 30–32°C for about a week.
Why Do an Arowana’s Barbels Break, and Will They Grow Back?
Generally, a broken arowana barbel can grow back. Causes include water-quality issues and fighting. Below we look closely at why arowana barbels break and how to fix it.
Border Collie
The Border Collie is widely regarded as the most intelligent of all dog breeds, originally developed along the England-Scotland border for herding sheep. Energetic, sensitive and devoted, it needs plenty of exercise and mental work.
Causes and Treatment of Arowana Tail Loss
Arowana tail loss has long troubled keepers. Though not fatal, it seriously hurts appearance. How to avoid it? Our veterinarian explains the causes so keepers can prevent and reduce tail rot.
Why Is My Silver Arowana Swimming Upside Down, and How to Fix It
An arowana tipping head-down can mean swim-bladder disorder, bad water or temperature, or low oxygen. Lower the water and warm it for the bladder, keep the swing under 2 C and change a third of the water, or add an air pump for oxygen - it usually recovers in about two days.
Causes and Treatment of Sunken Eyes in Arowana
Sunken eyes in arowana can come from organ inflammation, bacterial infection, or drug overdose. Use antibiotics, medicated baths, or water changes depending on the cause.
Silver Fox Rabbit
The Silver Fox Rabbit is a standard fur-breed rabbit with a soft, beautiful coat, but it has weak adaptability and has not been widely promoted or kept. Originating in the former Soviet Union, it is a precious fur-breed variety valued both for its pelt and as a pet.
Why Does My Goldfish Have White Spots — and How to Treat?
White spots on a goldfish usually mean ich (Ichthyophthirius), poor water, a temperature shock, or overcrowding. Isolate the fish, raise the temperature slowly to 25–28°C to kill the parasite, bathe in dilute mercuric acetate, improve the water with partial changes and salt, and lower the stocking density. Watch for mercury poisoning by changing water after recovery.
What Fish Can Live With Guppies?
Guppies are small and peaceful, so they suit other gentle small fish with similar habits — small tetras, livebearers like mollies and swordtails, and bottom cleaners like corydoras. Avoid aggressive types such as red phantom tetra, small cichlids, bettas, and blue gouramis. Keep oxygen high, water stable, and feed weak eaters separately.