Today Eric dives into the world of fish care with Dr. Jesse Sanders, a veterinarian specializing in taking care of aquatic animals. Dr. Sanders is really passionate about fish, and she talks about the different things we need to consider when it comes to taking care of them. Dr. Sanders also gives some helpful tips on properly caring for fish and talks about the challenges that pond owners face.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Fish veterinarians and how their presence in the industry has evolved over the years.

• The challenges and complexities of providing veterinary care for fish, particularly koi

• The complexity of fish medicine

• Understanding the trends and progress of aquatic veterinary medicine

• Various aspects related to the identification and treatment of fish ailments

• Incidents where freshwater fish were mistakenly placed in salt water and vice versa, and the result of that

• Responsible and informed practices to ensure the well-being of fish

• Being cautious when adding new fish to a pond

• How a single fish carrying parasites can trigger an infection in the entire pond

• The three-year pond syndrome

• Risks associated with introducing fish from colder regions, such as Japan

• The need for more accessible and affordable fish veterinary care

• The advantage of being a mobile veterinarian

• Reportable diseases in fish — koi herpes virus (KHP), spring viremia of carp (SVC), etc

• Fish spawning when performing large water changes or deep cleanings in ponds.

• Cyanobacteria (a.k.a red slime) treatment in saltwater aquariums

• Perceptions of a "perfect" marine tank

Mentioned

Dr. Sanders' Website

Dr. Jesse Sanders on LinkedIn

Links to resources:

The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/

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