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Thursday, August 15, 2013

5 Signs a Tropical Fish is Healthy

Whether you are buying tropical fish for the first time or buying more tropical fish to add to your aquarium, there are certain thing you should look for to tell if the prospective tropical fish are healthy or not. Be careful not to buy diseased or unhealthy fish as disease spreads quickly in a fish tank and the other fish could easily become sick and die.

1. Activity: Tropical fish should be swimming easily around the aquarium with the other fish. If a fish is swimming upside down he his probably dying. A fish shouldn't be at the top of the fish tank all the time nor at the bottom (unless he is a bottom feeder).

2. Eyes: The eyes of the fish should be bright and clear. Some fish will haave strange looking eyes and still be healthy so know the characteristics of the fish you are looking to buy.

3. Fins: The dorsal fin should not be folded down as this is a sign of an unhealthy fish. He also should not have a split fin. There should be no signs of fungus or white spots on the fin.

4. Scales: The scales should be shiny and free of white spots and excessive mucus.

5. Aquarium: The aquarium should be clean and the water should be clear. Dirty water and a dirty fish tank are signs that the tropical fish are not being properly cared for. Improperly cared for fish are more likely to get sick.

Pet stores and fish stores are not likely to sell diseased or unhealthy fish as they have a reputation to uphold and they want your repeat business. Be more careful buying tropical fish from a private breeder or individual who is just trying to get rid of their tropical fish.

Barb Jensen lives in upstate New York with her numerous pets. http://kittykorner1.blogspot.com

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