March 2021 - Michael's Happy Fish

Discus Plague

The main cause of death in most imported discus fish from east Asian countries like Thailand and Malaysia also in LFS aquarium stores is ...

Acclimation Guide

Why should you acclimate your new arrivals? You've invested valuable time and money researching the habitat requirements of the fish you wish to house. Naturally, ...

Brackish Treatments Parasites, Freshwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites
Posted on March 9, 2021
by MichaelHF

New Fish – Guide to Quarantine

Lack of proper quarantine is one of the biggest reasons for failure in the fishkeeping hobby. Learning proper precautions and treatment will help you have ...

Brackish Treatments Parasites, Puffer Fish Parasites
Posted on March 6, 2021
by MichaelHF

Green spotted puffers stomach turning black?

Start with a cycled tank if it's not cycled you shouldn't be owning a Puffer fish quite yet. Patience and proper planning leads to ...

Discus Care Sheet

King of the Aquarium Discus are members of the Family Cichlidae and are sometimes referred to as “King of the Aquarium” because of their majestic ...

Angelfish Care Sheet

Graceful Possibly the most recognized freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby, angelfish belong to the family Cichlidae. Admired for their graceful swimming behavior, angelfish make ...

African Cichlids Care Sheet

Poor Man’s Saltwater Fish There are hundreds of cichlid species that are native to Africa, however, the term “African Cichlids” is typically used to describe ...

FreshWater Puffer Care

Faces Puffer fish are best known for their ability to inflate their bodies to avoid being swallowed by larger fish, but their “E.T.” - like ...

Brackish Treatments Parasites, Puffer Fish Parasites
Posted on March 6, 2021
by MichaelHF

Brackish Fish Care Sheet

Half Fresh, Half Salt Brackish water aquariums are a hybrid between freshwater and marine, sharing characteristics of both. Because they tend to be less expensive to ...