When most people think of parasites affecting their pets, they imagine heartworms in dogs or roundworms in cats. However, parasites can also have an adverse effect on aquariums, causing health ...

Free ride Parasitic crustaceans cause significant drag on reef fish impeding their ability to swim fast and stay safe, researchers have found. PhD student, Sandra Binning, of the Australian National ...

A grouper fish found off New Caledonia was found to be parasitized by 12 species of microscopic monogenean worms. This diversity of parasites has just been confirmed also in the malabar grouper, ...

There are many things to consider before you get a pet saltwater fish. Fish tank. Also called marine aquariums, saltwater fish tanks take more care than freshwater tanks because they are considered an ...

New tank syndrome involves a dangerous buildup of toxins. Discover what causes it, how it hurts fish, and how to prevent it ...

LOS ANGELES - Not to open a can of worms, but actually, there could be worms in your wild-caught fish. Tiny worms can make it all the way from the ocean to a dinner plate. One food blogger found three ...

A saltwater aquarium can be a dramatic addition to any room. Filled with exotic (and expensive) fish, it’s visually appealing and a great conversation piece. But it isn’t exactly easy to care for.

The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums. Now, a new study ...