Many fish diseases can be prevented by keeping your fish healthy in the first place, but one of the main factors that may have an adverse effect on the immune system of fish is stress. Stress is responsible or associated with, many dead fish and more is a common problem that many believe aquarist. Stress can be caused by many factors in the aquarium, and they are listed below.
The causes and signs of stress
Obviously the factors that may cause stress to the aquarium fish, such as aggression to other fish and overcrowding, but there are also invisible causes such as poor water quality or bad water. To check for signs of stress using a test kit to give a clear idea of how the system is running. Second, use your eyes to see indications of rapid movement of gills, reluctance to feed and a change of behaviour.
The treatment of stress
Some contain conditioners Aloe vera water or herbal extracts and were presented to reduce stress, especially when you are introducing or transporting fish, but normally the cause of stress must be removed if the fish is to recover.
Avoid stress
Search correctly species that you are keeping check and possibly their size and long-term compatibility. If you keep freshwater species with hard-water species, for example, one or none of these species will be really happy in the long term, causing stress.
In seemingly minor factors, such as having the light on too long, vibrations of loud music or not hiding places and pensions, can stress many species.
Food
When you are satisfied that stress is not a factor in your tank, you can focus on long-term health of your fish. A healthy eating fish aquarium can do wonders for their health and well-fed fish can naturally fight against many diseases. So, be sure to follow the advice below when you're feeding your fish.
* Feed brand foods manufactured by reputable companies. Take the time to research so that you know you're feeding the type of foods, like seaweed wafers for eating algae, for example.
* Feed few small fish and often because they quickly metabolisms
* Food large fish larger meals less frequently
* Keep fresh food and to the extent possible, do not buy dry foods in bulk, because it has already lost much of their nutritional value.
* Remove any uneaten food immediately, as it disintegrates and affect water quality.
* To provide a varied diet of fresh, frozen and dry food for your fish as far as possible, as this will be of interest for fish and the optimal nutrition.
The water quality
Provide a good water for fish is vital and essential for their long-term health, so do not forget to observe the following rules
* Choose a size that will filter enough for the future growth of your fish.
* Never wash biological filter media under the tap, because all the good bacteria will be lost and toxic ammonia increase.
* Choose regime maintenance, as the amendment of 25 per cent of the water tank twice a week, and stick to it.
* Providing the right type of water for fish such as freshwater species from South America.
Fish Stocking
Poor storage can affect your fish and affect their health in the long term, to consider the following points when you choose your fish.
* Only buy fish that you are sure you can adequately house. Some fish growth are enormous, and it may be easy to underestimate when you purchase.
* Do not fish stock sharply. It is tempting to try to create a display screen with as many fish as possible, but it can cause stunted growth, infestations of parasites, deprivation of oxygen and a very heavy burden on your filter.
* Keep shoaling fish in groups and keep fish isolation of their own.
* To provide the right lighting conditions for fish at any time - some are sensitive or not accustomed to bright light and this can cause stress.
* Stock slowly compatible with fish from the outset. Do not keep the predators prey with fish, even if you buy when they are small.
The causes and signs of stress
Obviously the factors that may cause stress to the aquarium fish, such as aggression to other fish and overcrowding, but there are also invisible causes such as poor water quality or bad water. To check for signs of stress using a test kit to give a clear idea of how the system is running. Second, use your eyes to see indications of rapid movement of gills, reluctance to feed and a change of behaviour.
The treatment of stress
Some contain conditioners Aloe vera water or herbal extracts and were presented to reduce stress, especially when you are introducing or transporting fish, but normally the cause of stress must be removed if the fish is to recover.
Avoid stress
Search correctly species that you are keeping check and possibly their size and long-term compatibility. If you keep freshwater species with hard-water species, for example, one or none of these species will be really happy in the long term, causing stress.
In seemingly minor factors, such as having the light on too long, vibrations of loud music or not hiding places and pensions, can stress many species.
Food
When you are satisfied that stress is not a factor in your tank, you can focus on long-term health of your fish. A healthy eating fish aquarium can do wonders for their health and well-fed fish can naturally fight against many diseases. So, be sure to follow the advice below when you're feeding your fish.
* Feed brand foods manufactured by reputable companies. Take the time to research so that you know you're feeding the type of foods, like seaweed wafers for eating algae, for example.
* Feed few small fish and often because they quickly metabolisms
* Food large fish larger meals less frequently
* Keep fresh food and to the extent possible, do not buy dry foods in bulk, because it has already lost much of their nutritional value.
* Remove any uneaten food immediately, as it disintegrates and affect water quality.
* To provide a varied diet of fresh, frozen and dry food for your fish as far as possible, as this will be of interest for fish and the optimal nutrition.
The water quality
Provide a good water for fish is vital and essential for their long-term health, so do not forget to observe the following rules
* Choose a size that will filter enough for the future growth of your fish.
* Never wash biological filter media under the tap, because all the good bacteria will be lost and toxic ammonia increase.
* Choose regime maintenance, as the amendment of 25 per cent of the water tank twice a week, and stick to it.
* Providing the right type of water for fish such as freshwater species from South America.
Fish Stocking
Poor storage can affect your fish and affect their health in the long term, to consider the following points when you choose your fish.
* Only buy fish that you are sure you can adequately house. Some fish growth are enormous, and it may be easy to underestimate when you purchase.
* Do not fish stock sharply. It is tempting to try to create a display screen with as many fish as possible, but it can cause stunted growth, infestations of parasites, deprivation of oxygen and a very heavy burden on your filter.
* Keep shoaling fish in groups and keep fish isolation of their own.
* To provide the right lighting conditions for fish at any time - some are sensitive or not accustomed to bright light and this can cause stress.
* Stock slowly compatible with fish from the outset. Do not keep the predators prey with fish, even if you buy when they are small.
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