Happy and healthy fish add extra life, colour, interest and movement to the pond.

In a well balanced and properly maintained pool, fish diseases are uncommon. If a fish health problem does occur, it may only be noticed at an advanced stage. Prompt action can help avoid the issue becoming more severe.

Take a little time when looking at your pond, or feeding fish, to become accustomed to the typical behaviour of your fish. Knowing how they usually look is very useful, then any unusual behaviour will rapidly alert you to any potential problems.

WATER TESTING

Poor water quality is often at the root of both green water/algae issues, and many fish health problems (see our FAQ “Help! My Fish Are Unwell”).

We prefer to carry out investigations and tests on-site where possible, to highlight any underlying issues. This will help inform any recommendations for interventions, where required.

We have extensive experience of fish husbandry and can advise on common fish health problems and related water quality issues. Our tests can also pinpoint nutrient imbalances that are a primary cause of unsightly blanketweed/floating scum.

We are able to test for acidity/alkalinity and water hardness (pH, KH, GH, TDS); fish waste products (NH3/NH4, NO2, NO3); Oxygen Levels (mg/L O2 and % saturation); Nutrient levels (PO4, NO3, Si, Fe) and other parameters as required.

An on-site water test can rapidly highlight most common water quality issues

On-site fish checks and microscopic examination of skin or gill mucus can reveal common parasite infections or environmental damage

If you are experiencing problems with your fish or general water quality, please Contact Us to discuss the best way forward, If necessary we can arrange an appointment to visit.

See some answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Effective fish health treatments are available to deal with common parasite issues

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