Jen and Nora regularly discuss an aspect of fishkeeping that has caught their interest
Using Aquarium Salt: Treat Diseases, Wounds and Nitrite Poisoning
Jen and Nora discuss how to effectively use aquarium salt to treat common problems in freshwater fish including Ich, Epistylis,…
Read MoreWhite Bumps and Patches on Bettas: What Are They and How to Treat
Nora and Jen ask Dr. Jessie Sanders, a fish veterinarian with extensive experience working with betta fish tumors, to share…
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Quarantine Your Fish
Jen and Nora explore the important practice of quarantining new home aquarium fish. They share their personal experiences and provide…
Read MoreJen, a professional aquarist, and Nora, a fish veterinarian, provide advice for beginning fishkeepers
Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
Looking for great beginner fish to start your aquarium? Nora and Jen’s top picks are easy to care for fish…
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How to Set Up a Quarantine Tank
Learn how to set up a basic quarantine aquarium and/or hospital tank, to prevent the introduction of diseases to your aquarium.
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Betta Care for Beginners
How to set up a proper tank for a betta and master the basics of fishkeeping Betta fish (Betta splendens),…
Read MoreNora, a fish veterinarian, breaks down common fish health problems
Mycobacteriosis
Dos and don’ts for aquarists fighting mycobacteriosis Mycobacteriosis is one of those diseases that long-term fishkeepers will likely encounter in…
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Diamond Eye in Bettas
A fish veterinarian explains what “Diamond Eye” is When Jen and I went down our fancy betta rabbit hole in…
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Hole-in-the-Head (Lateral Line Depigmentation)
A fish veterinarian explains what “Hole-in-the-Head” Disease is (and isn’t) The first Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus), “Dino,” that I ever kept…
Read MoreJen and Nora's fish-related adventures and special interests
A Matter of Scale
Cichlid husbandry as a hobbyist and as a professional Imagine aquariums so large you can’t remember the volume without referring…
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