Posts Tagged ‘goldfish’
Problems with a Pet Fish
by Mackenzie M. September 29th, 2011 | Fish
I recently wrote an article about how wonderful and low-maintenance betta fish are as pets. In the article, I may not have properly acknowledged the fact that even though betta fish are easy, they are pets, and need care just as any pet would. This was recently brought to my attention, as I came home one night and my betta fish, David, was lying on his side on the bottom of his tank. Thinking he had passed on, I tapped the tank and he slowly swam upwards. He was not dead, but just sick due to my not recently
Mailing Fish Safely
by Dena B. Baker DVM August 24th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
The post office allows people to transport fish by mail, but is it really safe?
I have had a lot of experience with the movement or domestic animals between states and to other countries because, in most of these instances, a veterinarian must examine the animal(s) prior to travel. There does not seem to be this requirement for shipping “small, harmless, cold-blooded animals.” According to the United States Postal Service, these animals (with the exception of snakes, turtles, and turtle eggs) can be mailed if they meet the following conditions (Section 526.6 of the postal code):
For fish, there are additional
I have had a lot of experience with the movement or domestic animals between states and to other countries because, in most of these instances, a veterinarian must examine the animal(s) prior to travel. There does not seem to be this requirement for shipping “small, harmless, cold-blooded animals.” According to the United States Postal Service, these animals (with the exception of snakes, turtles, and turtle eggs) can be mailed if they meet the following conditions (Section 526.6 of the postal code):
For fish, there are additional
Defending the Rights of Goldfish
by Mackenzie M. August 4th, 2011 | Fish
Caution! The story I am about to tell will make animal lovers cringe and gentle souls repulsed.
This mid-summer tragedy happened in my own household. To begin, there is a type of pet out there that is sold for mere pennies or even given free after winning a game. This pet is often not fed, kept in a cheap plastic bag, and left for dead. You all know what I am talking about. This is the story of the poor, unfortunate, and often tragic life of a carnival goldfish. Continuing with the story, this summer, my little sister exclaimed with
This mid-summer tragedy happened in my own household. To begin, there is a type of pet out there that is sold for mere pennies or even given free after winning a game. This pet is often not fed, kept in a cheap plastic bag, and left for dead. You all know what I am talking about. This is the story of the poor, unfortunate, and often tragic life of a carnival goldfish. Continuing with the story, this summer, my little sister exclaimed with
Mosquito Larvae: Good Goldfish Food?
by Dena B. Baker DVM July 27th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Is it okay to feed mosquito larvae to goldfish?
Goldfish are omnivores and will eat a wide variety of things. For mosquito control, goldfish are often recommended to help control the problem of mosquito larvae in outdoor ponds and water gardens. According to www.mosquitos.org, “a healthy and hungry fish population will eat mosquito eggs, larvae, and pupae.” Indoor goldfish can be fed mosquito larvae as well. According to my friend who has owned goldfish for many years, his goldfish seem to get very excited when given mosquito larvae and they can be used to supplement the diet. It is recommended that
Goldfish are omnivores and will eat a wide variety of things. For mosquito control, goldfish are often recommended to help control the problem of mosquito larvae in outdoor ponds and water gardens. According to www.mosquitos.org, “a healthy and hungry fish population will eat mosquito eggs, larvae, and pupae.” Indoor goldfish can be fed mosquito larvae as well. According to my friend who has owned goldfish for many years, his goldfish seem to get very excited when given mosquito larvae and they can be used to supplement the diet. It is recommended that
Fish in the Mail
by Jane Wangersky June 8th, 2011 | Fish
Just today, a friend told me how her dad once brought a tropical fish home from Hawaii for her brother -- in a plastic bag in his lap throughout a five-hour flight. That's one way to transport live fish over a long distance, I guess. After all, you can't just throw the fish in the water and expect it to find its own way.
A less demanding way is the U.S. Postal Service. That's right, you can mail live fish. If you order fish from a breeder outside your region, that's probably how they'll get to you. If you ever
A less demanding way is the U.S. Postal Service. That's right, you can mail live fish. If you order fish from a breeder outside your region, that's probably how they'll get to you. If you ever
