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Healthy fish require a well-kept aquarium. And it's going to take more than just fish food, proper lighting, and temperature management to fully care for a pet fish. Here are some essential items that every fish owner should buy and use.
Special Supplements
Like all living creatures, fish require a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to truly thrive. Of course, you can't just pop a few of your daily supplements into the aquarium, you need to purchase a supplemental product that slowly releases various vitamins and minerals into the water. Necessary nutrients include calcium, iodine, folic acid, and manganese. Check with a local veterinary clinic that specializes in fish care for more advice about such products before actually making the purchase.
Aquarium Salt
Use this in conjunction with other fish vitamin products to prevent illnesses and stress. Like all sea life, most breeds of fish were meant to live in an oceanic atmosphere, which is something the aquarium salt can replicate inside the aquarium. Regular use of this type of product also improves gill function and enables them to breathe better.
Ichthyophthririus Multifillis Medication
Ichthyophthririus Multifillis (or Ich, as its sometimes called) is a fish disease caused by a parasite that tends to spread fast and often proves fatal for the fish. The good news is that Ich is easily cure if treated fast and effectively with the right medication. Symptoms of this illness include tiny white spots on their body and lethargy. There are over dozens of Ich medications on the market but only your vet can recommend the right one so you will want check with them before your fish get sick.
