10 Tips when buying ornamental fish.

Go to the pet store to pick a cheerful little fish, can seem simple and fun. However, several precautions must be taken to ensure a good buy and have no disappointments later.

The act of acquiring a fish in a shop does not guarantee that the animal is in good condition so consider:

1. Refuse pale goldfish. A healthy fish will always have a bright color. However, dark colors and can not necessarily indicate stress, poor health.
2. Look for sores, boils, flakes or smudges on the body of the fish, these symptoms are signs of ill health.
3. Check for parasites that are undetectable to the human eye, these present appearance of black spots or whitish crystalline bodies.
4. Check the fit of the fish. The dorsal fins should be upright, not bent or twisted should not show cracks. The appearance of the eyes should be crystal clear, never cloudy or protrusions.
5. There lymphocystis viruses like that are characterized by protrusions of cauliflower present on the edges of the fins. Avoid buying a fish with these features.

6. Characteristic of a fish in good condition: smooth, flat scales, abdomen uniformly round, no strange bumps on the body.
7. The stools are pale fish in a sample of poor health, they must be of a dark color.
8. As in dogs, the behavior is a sign of good health. Healthy fish breathe normally. It is a bad sign of action to the surface of the tank, pulling the mouth of the water to breathe.
9. The movement of the gills should be normal in fast pace is a sign of stress.
10. Analyze the behavior of the fish community. Healthy fish usually swim horizontally through the aquarium: not drag the corners or hide permanently, must interact effectively with other fish and should not be struck by others in the swim.

If possible check the fish feed process, appetite Beuna stands for health.

If mistrusted offer bargain prices, quality may be at stake. Below market prices can be a sign of abuse or illegal catches, such as the use of poison. It's best to compare prices for low prices is not necessarily synonymous with poor quality.

After checking these aspects, you can make your choice according to their tastes and needs. Remember that a fish is a living being, and is therefore of great care. Upon receiving the fish catch ensures that the mesh is to avoid stress on the animal.

Once home the fish will adapt to temperature and chemical conditions of their new home, so there must release him immediately, is a gradual process. But this will be subject of a forthcoming delivery.