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Taking the plunge: treating pet fish
Author(s) -
Wildgoose William
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.23.4.220
Subject(s) - fish <actinopterygii> , scope (computer science) , service (business) , subject (documents) , fishery , business , medicine , computer science , marketing , biology , library science , programming language
THERE are more pet fish in the UK than dogs and cats combined. Fish keepers are increasingly approaching veterinary practices for professional help and a greater level of care can now be offered to them and their fascinating pets. There is not only scope for involvement with private hobbyists but also with breeders, importers, dealers and public aquaria. Using a logical approach and some basic equipment it is possible to treat many fish diseases and provide a useful service to fish keepers. This article presents a practical introduction to the subject and discusses some of the opportunities for practitioners with an interest in ornamental fish.