BY JESSIE SANDERS, DVM, CERTAQV
“What can I do to set my fish up for a long, healthy life?” We hear this question a lot and there are a few simple things all pet fish owners can do to improve their fishes’ quality of life.
1. Maintain Your Water Quality
This is what my tombstone will say. Water quality is the most important influence in your fishes’ life. If you don’t understand how to test it, interpret it or make corrections, ask your local fish club, maintenance professional or aquatic veterinarian. Refer to our tank and pond checklists to make sure all your maintenance gets done on a regular basis. Read more about water quality basics here.[...]