Controlling Growths Archives - Michael's Happy Fish

African Cichlids, Angelfish, Baby, Brackish Treatments Parasites, Controlling Growths, Discus, Fish, Flowerhorn, Freshwater, Freshwater Treatments Parasites, Goldfish, Oscars, Other Fish Issues, Parasites, Puffer Fish Fresh Water, Puffer Fish Parasites, Quarantine, Saltwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites, Treatments
Posted on May 28, 2024
by MichaelHF

Oodinium Parasite, Velvet

Oodinium Parasite, Velvet This parasite is a microscopic dinoflagellate (two little "whip like organs" or flagella used to propel the parasite through the water). It attaches ...

Clams, Controlling Growths, Dosing, Fish, Freshwater, Inverts, Maintenance, Saltwater
Posted on May 2, 2024
by MichaelHF

What is the function of phytoplankton?

What is the function of phytoplankton? As photosynthetic organisms, phytoplankton represent primary producers that serve as the main source of food for many marine organisms. ...

Controlling Growths, Fish, Maintenance, Saltwater, Treatments
Posted on April 28, 2024
by MichaelHF

Common Nuisance Algae and How to Treat Them

Common Nuisance Algae and How to Treat Them Preventing Photosynthetic Pests in Reef Aquariums Limit the introduction of pests in the first place. Use coral ...

African Cichlids, Angelfish, Controlling Growths, Discus, Fish, Flowerhorn, Freshwater, Freshwater Treatments Parasites, Goldfish, Oscars, Other Fish Issues, Parasites, Puffer Fish Fresh Water, Saltwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites, Treatments
Posted on September 23, 2023
by MichaelHF

Lymphocystis aka Cauliflower Disease

Lymphocystis aka Cauliflower Disease Lymphocystis is a disease that makes fish have growths on its body like could either be pink or white in color. ...

Controlling Growths, Cycling a Tank, Fish, Freshwater, Other Fish Issues, Saltwater, Treatments
Posted on September 21, 2023
by MichaelHF

Can You Add Too Much Good Bacteria to a Fish Tank?

Can You Add Too Much Beneficial Bacteria to a Fish Tank? When you review aquarium maintenance guides, you’ll notice most of them recommend bottled bacteria ...

African Cichlids, Angelfish, Baby, Brackish Treatments Parasites, Controlling Growths, Discus, Equipment, Fish, Freshwater, Freshwater Treatments Parasites, Goldfish, Oscars, Parasites, Puffer Fish, Puffer Fish Fresh Water, Quarantine, Saltwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites, Testing, Treatments
Posted on February 19, 2023
by MichaelHF

How to Cure the Most Common Fish Diseases

How to Cure the Most Common Fish Diseases Is your fish showing signs that they are sick? Or does something just not seem right in ...

African Cichlids, Angelfish, Controlling Growths, Discus, Equipment, Fish, Freshwater, Goldfish, Parasites, Puffer Fish Fresh Water, Quarantine, Saltwater, Treatments
Posted on January 18, 2023
by MichaelHF

New Fish Quarantine Procedures – How to Add New Fish

New Fish Quarantine Procedures - How to Add New Fish Protozoans (Cryptocaryon/ich, Amyloodinium/velvet) and Metazoan trematodes/flukes are by far the most common parasites found on ...

Brackish Treatments Parasites, Controlling Growths, Freshwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites
Posted on January 7, 2023
by MichaelHF

How To Get Rid Of Dinoflagellates

How To Get Rid Of Dinoflagellates Introduction So you have dinos. The dreaded upside-down brown snot with air bubbles attached to the end. Maybe it started ...