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Freshwater Fish

Fish stock with Neon Tetras and catfish in a 60 cm aquarium

Hello, one group (8 - 12 specimens) each of Neon Tetras and a small Corydoras species, plus possibly a group of Midget Sucker Catfish (Otocinclus and related genera) is sufficient in...

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Freshwater Fish

Gender differences and fin filaments in angelfish

Hello, after all, there is only one really certain distinguishing characteristic (unless you could watch the fish while mating and thus know which one is male and which one is...

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Freshwater Diseases Fish

Goldfish got stuck, caudal fin is torn

Hello, the baktopur bath was correct and sufficient. Even large fin injuries heal almost completely if the fin root has not been damaged. Injuries of the fin base, however, may...

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Freshwater Fish

How can I catch fish that cannot be caught with a net?

Hello, it is in many cases sufficient to use two nets:Use one net (usually the smaller one) for chasing the fish into the calmly held second net. This is rather successful after some...

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Freshwater Pond Fish

How can I hibernate goldfish living in a pond indoors?

Hello, goldfish can hibernate in cold (4 - 6°C) water (in that case do not feed nor disturb them) Usually, temperatures inside the house (including the basement) are higher, so the...

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Freshwater Fish

How do I carry out a proper quarantine?

Hello, about 4 weeks are recommended unless this period does not prolong due to possible disease outbreaks and the subsequent treatment. The fish are normally fed during this time.Th...

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