Michaels Happy Fish Blog - 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 ...

25 Most Popular Types of Goldfish: With Care Guide, Pictures & Videos

25 Most Popular Types of Goldfish: With Care Guide, Pictures & Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LPcbQZ855g Did you know, the modern-day goldfish has its roots dating back thousands of ...

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 ...

DISCUS CLOUDY EYE – SIGNS AND TREATMENT

DISCUS CLOUDY EYE – SIGNS AND TREATMENT Summary Cloudy eye on discus is a common fungus that is caused by poor water quality. You will notice ...

Aquarium, Fish Parasites, Worms; Planaria, Nematodes, Detritus, Anchor

Aquarium, Fish Parasites, Worms; Planaria, Nematodes, Detritus, Anchor FISH PARASITE & NON PARASITE WORMS; In Aquariums & Ponds The Index below index breaks down the Worms into ...

Fenbendazole (dewormer), Fish, Freshwater, Parasites, Quarantine, Saltwater, Treatments
Posted on September 24, 2025
by MichaelHF

The Shotgun Approach

The Shotgun Approach Many times, fish keepers get a pathogen in their aquarium which defies diagnosis. They are doing everything right and fish are still ...

Flubendazole, Fenbendazole, Metronidazole, Nitrofurazone & Praziquantel Fish Medication Safety

Flubendazole, Panacur (Fenbendazole) Metronidazole, Nitrofurazone, Praziquantel, Methylene Blue, Malachite Green, Aquarium Salt & 37% Formaldehyde - Fish Medication Information @ Simply Discus by Ron Reisdorf Flubendazole Skin/Gill ...

Fish, Flukes (Monogeneans), Maintenance, Parasites, Praziquantel (dewormer), Puffer Fish Parasites, Quarantine, Saltwater, Saltwater Treatments Parasites, Treatments
Posted on July 13, 2025
by MichaelHF

Why Is My Fish’s Eye Cloudy?

Why Is My Fish’s Eye Cloudy? CLOUDY EYES Longhorn Cowfish Longhorn cowfish with cloudy eyes can be a cause for concern, but it's often treatable. Cloudy ...

Brown Jelly Disease; What it is and How to Treat it

Brown Jelly Disease Euphyllia: What it is and How to Treat it Brown jelly euphyllia is a common problem that many reef tank hobbyists face. ...

Equipment, Fish, Freshwater, How to, Maintenance, Saltwater
Posted on August 4, 2024
by MichaelHF

Build a Diatom filter for under $100.00

Build a Diatom filter for under $100.00 This working prototype I built in about an hour and so far it runs very well but I ...

Cycling a Tank, Fish, Freshwater, Saltwater
Posted on June 9, 2024
by MichaelHF

How Long Does It Take To Cycle A Tank? – Preferences of Nitrifying Bacteria

How Long Does It Take To Cycle A Tank? One of the vital aspects of owning an aquarium is understanding the aquarium cycle. This concept plays ...

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 ...

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