Did you know that still water bodies are a a haven for mosquito breeding? Even in winter! Apart from givkng us annoying itches, mosquitoes can spread several viral and parasitic diseases among humans. Did you know that they can also do so in your pet animals! Rabbits can contract fatal myxomatosis or calicivirus. Horses can contract viral encephalitides. This is why every pond should contain small fishes that will eat these pests while they are breeding. Some good examples include zebra danios, white cloud mountain minnows, rosy barbs, small comet goldfish and native pygmy perch or galaxids. Ask your local fish shop for their expert opinion. Happy fish keeping!
Dr Richmond Loh
http://www.TheFishVet.com.au