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How do I keep tropical fish?
Choose a tank big enough for the fish's size and number. Tropical fish need stable warm, clean water—install a heater, filter, and air pump; keep about 25°C, change 1/4–1/5 of the water 2–3 times weekly. Feed appropriate food (bloodworms, shrimp, pellets) on a schedule; avoid overfeeding that fouls water.
The day before yesterday it had diarrhea with blood at the end; I gave Revolution (topical dewormer), probiotics, and smectite powder. Yesterday the stool was formed, but early this morning it had diarrhea again
Diarrhea with blood in dogs can have various causes, including indigestion, malabsorption, digestive tract injury, parasite infection, enteritis, and viral infection. Based on your description, the dog still had diarrhea after deworming and medication, which suggests the cause may not be parasites — the medicine didn't match the problem. Take the dog to a vet for relevant tests and apply targeted treatment based on the results.
What should I watch for when breeding tropical fish?
Breeding needs proper water temperature, quality, hardness, pH, and dissolved oxygen, or eggs will not hatch. Adjust water to the species' habits and pick strong, colorful, mature fish to breed.
What kinds of tropical fish are there?
Common types include moonfish, guppy, swordtail, tiger barb, neon tetra, and more. Some can be mixed, but not all - wrong mixing causes fighting. Learn each species' habits.
How effective is Revolution (selamectin) topical dewormer?
Revolution's active ingredient selamectin blocks parasite nerve receptors, killing them and spreading to other parasites. It works well against fleas, ticks, worms, ear mites, and scabies, and is gentle enough for regular use.
Which tropical fish have gentle temperaments?
Gentle tropical fish include guppies, moonfish, swordtails, mollies, zebra danios, and neon tetras. Guppies mix well with other small peaceful fish, and zebra danios are easy to keep.
What happens if I bathe my dog one day after topical deworming?
Bathing one day after a topical dewormer can reduce its effect, since the product spreads via skin glands and needs time. Vets usually advise no baths for three days before and after; reapply after a week if bathed, or use an oral product.
How do I apply external (topical) parasite prevention to my cat?
Start external parasite prevention at 2 months of age, ideally once a month up to 1 year. Check the cat for other health issues first, choose a product like Frontline or Revolution based on weight, and monitor for reactions afterward.
What Tropical Fish Are Cheap?
Affordable tropical fish include guppies, zebrafish, mollies and swordtails. Guppies are the most popular and easy; zebrafish tolerate any water; mollies breed fast; swordtails are very sturdy.
My dog developed a red ring around its mouth 24 hours after topical deworming and sometimes scratches it with its paw.
A red ring around the mouth after topical deworming is likely an allergic reaction. A vet can give a desensitizing shot and switch to a lower-toxicity product; dose by weight to avoid overdose and poisoning.