Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Geriatric veterinary care for fish patients.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Weber, E Scott
- Affiliation:
- University of California · United States
Plain-English summary
There isn't much research on how to care for older fish, but we know that some fish can live for many years, even decades, thanks to better care and technology. While beginners might see their fish live only a few days or weeks, more experienced owners can keep fish healthy for a long time with good water quality and proper nutrition. This article talks about how long different popular fish species can live, the importance of their living conditions as they age, and the common challenges that come with caring for older fish. Overall, it highlights the need for better understanding and practices in geriatric care for fish.
Abstract
There is little evidence-based research and scientific literature available for providing geriatric care for fish patients. Fish can have tremendous longevity. Although the average life span for most fish species can be only a few days to weeks for the beginning hobbyist, it is becoming more common for clients to have animals for several decades with the advent and continued development of improved life-support systems, husbandry, water quality additives, and fish nutrition. This article discusses fish longevity for several popular species, addresses environmental quality issues for geriatric patients, and provides information on the most common challenges, from a veterinary perspective, to maintain fish over the years.
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