Medications and Treatments

Disease Terminology and Treatment Drugs   When it comes to curing a fish, there are only two methods available to us, either Chemotherapy or Environmental, both of which have their place, but never within our tanks.  All treatments must be performed outside of the main tank within a Quarantine Tank. As long as there are hobbyist who… Read more »

Filtering Through Pond Filtration

No homeowner wants to look out their window and see green or tea-colored water in their backyard pond, which is why creating a healthy low-maintenance ecosystem, is so important to any contractor who installs water features.  The last thing you need during your busy season is a barrage of phone calls complaining about dirty pond… Read more »

Recommendations For Feeding Frozen Foods to Your Fish

The intestinal lining of all fish is very sensitive and does not tolerate cold food very well. To serve frozen food properly, we suggest you thaw it first before feeding it to your fish. The following is our procedure for feeding frozen food here at Fintastic. • Decide how much food you’re going to use… Read more »

Winterizing Your Pond

Putting your pond to bed for winter doesn’t need to be an arduous process. Sure, it’s sad to say goodbye to your finned friends for a few months, but following a few simple tips will ensure that your fish joyfully greet you again in the spring. Remove leaves and debrisPutting a pond net over your… Read more »

Foolproof Freshwater Fishkeeping

Never clean anything with soap. Use only water. If anything has ever touched soap, throw it away. Avoid toxins introduced on your hands: hand lotion, gasoline or motor oil, tobacco. Always dechlorinate your tap water. Make sure new water is the same temperature as your old water. Filters need to run all the time. If… Read more »