Because he was a stink ray!
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Fluctuating temperatures! How to help your pond-fish fare during such whacky weather?
I’ve been in Melbourne the last few days and we’ve had some scorching hot weather, and some frosty cool weather in the same week! This is a reminder for me, that Melbourne has some “split personality” kind of weather.
For those who keep their pond fish in relatively shallow ponds, or in volumes smaller than 3-4000L, your fish could get stressed from equally fickle water temperatures.
Please read this blog on how to minimise stress in fish –
https://thefishvet.com/2015/10/22/how-much-salt-should-be-in-my-koigoldfish-pond/
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Fish joke for Monday-itis for Friday fish fun on Christmas day.
Q: What do you call a crab at the beach?
A: sandy claws!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
The Aquatic Veterinarian bulletin by the WAVMA
Check-out the real-life problems and discussions had by aquatic veterinarians, and all the news as it happened at http://www.wavma.org/News-ViewsAVN-Archive
It has fantastic information useful for other veterinarians and veterinary students, and informs the public about what aquatic veterinarians do.
Here you’ll see WAVMA is doing so much to promote and develop the discipline of aquatic veterinary medicine.
To access the latest TAVs, join the WAVMA. Non-veterinarians are also welcome to join.
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPh (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet
President WAVMA 2014
Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
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The Fish Vet’s snorkelling adventures.
I love being among aquatic animals.
Swim with ray – St Kitts
Swim with Turtle – Hawaii
Swim with Wobbegong shark – Rottnest
Proposed additions to the Noxious Fish List – WA.
Below is a message from Ms Claire Taylor (Translocation Officer for Department of Fisheries),claire.taylor@fish.wa.gov.au :
"As part of a national strategy to prevent non-native, ornamental fish getting into Australia’s waters and damaging our aquatic habitats and native species, the Department of Fisheries is considering adding another group of fish species to Western Australia’s Noxious (banned) Fish List.
Most of the species proposed are not expected to be kept or traded in WA, as they have little or no commercial, industry or hobby value. However, we want to make sure fish owners have been properly consulted before progressing with any noxious fish list additions.
Please see the following link for a list of the proposed species:http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/Sustainability-and-Environment/Aquatic-Biosecurity/Translocations-Moving-Live-Fish/Pages/Noxious-Banned-Fish.aspx
The consultation period ends 15 February 2016. Please email any comments or
queries to: biosecurity@fish.wa.gov.au”
Under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 you must not do the following with any noxious fish:
-Keep, breed, hatch or culture them;
-Have them in your possession;
consign or convey them;
-Release them into any waters; or
-Put them into a container or receptacle in which they might remain alive.
Penalties of $10,000 and above apply for possessing or releasing noxious fish.
What are Christmas tree worms?
They are marine burrowing, segmented worms (or polychaetes in short).
Read more about them here –
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/xmas-tree.html
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Fish joke for Monday-itis: What water talks too much?
Bore water!
Thanks AL.
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Aquatic Veterinary Video Library @WAVMA
Are you getting bored during this holiday season, or are you looking for an excuse to avoid certain family members 😉
Well, here’s a great reason!
Visit WAVMA’s Aquatic Veterinary Video Library (at this link).
Some of the interesting videos include:
Aquatic Veterinary Practice Options
Roadmap for Becoming an Aquatic Veterinarian
The Diversity of Aquatic Veterinary Medical Practice
Veterinary Medicine at the Waikiki Aquarium
Aquatic Veterinary Procedures
Optimal Fish Handling Techniques
Diagnostic Procedures
Fish Skin Scrape & Gill Biopsy Under Sedation
Tilapia Examination & Necropsy for DX Lab Submission
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPh (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, CMAVA, NATA Signatory.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383
Skype: thefishvet
President WAVMA 2014
Adjunct Lecturer Murdoch University
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See advert on YouTube.
Fish market. Russia. Yakutsk.
Check out this update from Lars Jørgen
Original Post: https://www.linkedin.com/hp/update/6083372746903941120
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Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, NATA Signatory.
THE FISH VET, Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA.
Mobile Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 (0)421 822 383