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Fish Management

This document provides an introduction to fish management. It discusses responsible pet ownership and considerations for choosing fish as pets such as resources, commitment level, and species selection. It then covers fish anatomy, habitat setup, nutrition, routine health care including prevention, quarantine, and potential future vaccinations. The document emphasizes maintenance through water quality monitoring, cleaning, and filter replacements. It aims to teach proper fish care and sharing knowledge with classmates.

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Fish Management

This document provides an introduction to fish management. It discusses responsible pet ownership and considerations for choosing fish as pets such as resources, commitment level, and species selection. It then covers fish anatomy, habitat setup, nutrition, routine health care including prevention, quarantine, and potential future vaccinations. The document emphasizes maintenance through water quality monitoring, cleaning, and filter replacements. It aims to teach proper fish care and sharing knowledge with classmates.

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Fieldwork 3: Wildlife Management

Fish
Management
Introduction
WELCOME
Are you excited to learn more
about keeping fishes?
RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNERSHIP
CHOICE CASH COMMIT
• CAN I PROVIDE FOR THEM? • WILL I ABANDON THEM IN THE
• ARE FISHES THE RIGHT PET
• AM I ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR FUTURE?
FOR ME?
QUALITY OF LIVING IN THE • HOW LONG TILL I GET TIRED
• WHAT TYPE OF FISH AM I
LONG RUN? AND BORED FROM THEM?
LOOKING FORWARD TO KEEP?
• DO I EVEN HAVE ENOUGH • IS THIS A TEMPORARY PET OR
RESOURCES? PERMANENT?
WHY KEEP
ORNAMENTAL
FISHES?
Trust me, they're one of the best.
ORNAMENTAL TRADE
The business of ornamental fishes can be broadly
divided into freshwater and marine species. Most pet fishes
are freshwater, and many are farm raised in the USA, Asia,
or elsewhere and marine fishes are usually wild caught.

The trade in ornamental fishes is a global industry,


and fishes are often moved through several dealers before
reaching a wholesale or retail outlet. The source of these
fishes is an important consideration when designing
quarantine protocols and anticipating the types and
severity of disease that may be seen in recently acquired
animals
They are 'ectothermic'

FISHES 1 AKA cold-blooded; they rely on the environment for


their body temperature and temperature regulation.

True Fish have backbones & fins

ARE..... 2 Most also breathe with gills and have scales that
cover their bodies.

They are old & ancient


There are about 22,000 known species of fish.
3 It is currently believed that fish began to evolve about
480 million years ago.
Dorsal Fin
Scales
Gills Caudal Fin

Swim Bladder Anal Fin

THE ANATOMY
OF A FISH
PROVIDING A HOME
Creating and maintaining a healthy and balanced
aquarium or pond begins with the setup. A good
setup is also easier to clean.

You must always consider the following:


• Placement
• Filtration, Heaters, and Lights
• Gravel and Decorative Objects
• Water
• Beneficial Bacteria
• Adding other fish
NUTRITION 1
Question 1: What do I feed to my carnivorous
fishies?

Protein Rich Pellets & Flakes and


An adequate diet for optimal growth
also; Meat (freshwater fish)
and production must include water,
energy (carbohydrates and fats),
proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Under
conditions of particular stress,
additional nutrients may be needed. Question 2: What do I feed to my herbivorous
2 fishies?

Fiber Rich Pellets & Flakes and


the occasional veggies
IT'S ALL ABOUT
MAINTENANCE!
ROUTINE HEALTH
CARE OF FISH
PREVENTION QUARANTINE VACCINATION
The best preventive care to keep Quarantine means keeping new or Vaccinations are still uncommon
fish and their environment healthy sick animals in a separate for pet fish, but it is likely that more
includes providing a good diet, aquarium for an amount of time vaccines will become available in
monitoring the water quality, and before joining others. Its purpose is the Philippines as the nation and
maintaining a regular schedule of to prevent the accidental time progresses.
cleanings, water changes, and filter introduction or spread of infectious
replacements. disease to an established
population of aquarium fish
THANK YOU
To my classmates and especially to Doc Abao for giving me this
opportunity to share what little knowledge that I've
accumulated over the years of fish keeping.

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