title: Pet fish care and husbandry.
abstract: This article guides the technician through the basic principles of fish health. Nutrition, including the proper storage of fish foods, is discussed,as are the varying dietary needs of fish. The ability to recognize water-quality problems is emphasized, especially the conditions that commonly result in high mortality. Collection of specimens for microscopic examination or other diagnostic tests is explained.
authors.affiliation: Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, POB 458006, Kissimmee, FL 34745, USA. pettyb@doacs.state.fl.us
authors.forename: Barbara D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Petty
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Francis-Floyd
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D005399:Fishes; D014730:Veterinary Medicine