title: Toxicology of aquarium fish.
abstract: Most aquarium fish live in a closed system, so the effects of toxins can be cumulative and devastating. Most cases of toxicity are due to deficiencies in husbandry and tank maintenance. Poor water quality kills more fish than infectious agents, making client education a very important preventive tool for aquatic practitioners. This article includes a discussion of toxicities related to water quality, chemotherapeutics, pesticides, and household substances.
authors.affiliation: Aquatic Veterinary Services of WNY, PC, 5 Corners Animal Hospital, PC, 2799 Southwestern Blvd, Suite 100, Orchard Park, NY 14217, USA. nyfishdoc@aol.com
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Brian S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Palmeiro
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D000818:Animals; D005393:Fish Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005399:Fishes; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D014867:Water