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Buying a tank, setting it up and filling it with fish all in the same day, is a
sure road to hell
Stocking the tank, populating it with fish is a process which can take up to several months.
Providing an environment that minimizes fish stress is the key to success. As
fish become stressed, their immune systems weaken and they become more
susceptible to disease.
What's more, most fish medicines don't work very well,
aren't worth the money, and frequently do more damage than good. Often, the best
treatment for sick fish is to relieve stress by:
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regular partial water
changes
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not overfeeding
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checking that your filtration system
works
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giving them enough room to live, and
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keeping them with compatible tank
mates
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