Jen and Nora regularly discuss an aspect of fishkeeping that has caught their interest
Do Cory Catfish Need Sand? Health and Behavioral Considerations in Substrate Choice
Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A., and Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Nora and Jen weigh in on the ongoing debate about whether cory…
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Using Aquarium Salt: Treat Diseases, Wounds and Nitrite Poisoning
Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Jen and Nora discuss how to effectively use aquarium salt to treat…
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White Bumps and Patches on Bettas: What Are They and How to Treat
Nora Hickey, D.V.M. & Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. Nora and Jen ask Dr. Jessie Sanders, a fish veterinarian with extensive…
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Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
Jennifer O. Reynolds, M.A. & Nora Hickey, D.V.M. Looking for great beginner fish to start your aquarium? Nora and Jen’s…
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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…
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The Art of Collecting Botanicals for Blackwater Aquariums
Blackwater and botanical method aquariums are becoming more popular and for good reason. This naturalistic approach can more closely replicate…
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Inside a Fish Vet’s Cory Catfish Collection
Dr. Nora Hickey has been passionate about cory catfish since she started in the hobby and has now advanced to…
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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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