Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Husbandry and husbandry-related diseases of ornamental fish.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Cecil, T R
- Affiliation:
- Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital · United States
Plain-English summary
As more people keep fish as pets, there's a growing need for veterinarians who know how to care for these aquatic animals. Fish owners often feel a deep emotional and financial connection to their aquariums or ponds. Many common issues that fish face can be treated or even prevented with good care practices. Understanding how to properly care for both saltwater and freshwater fish can help diagnose and treat many of these problems effectively.
Abstract
With the continued popularity of fish as pets, a market can be established for veterinarians with experience with aquatic animals. Fish owners often form a strong and significant emotional, as well as economic, bond with their aquariums or ponds. With proper husbandry, common mistakes made by fish owners can be treated, if not avoided. Diagnosis and treatment of a majority of common fish problems can be facilitated through an understanding of proper saltwater and freshwater fish husbandry.
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