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Berdayakan Potensi Pesisir Posted: 30 Aug 2010 01:44 PM PDT Berdayakan Potensi Pesisir KPP-PA dan KKP Beri Penyuluhan Para Istri Nelayan JAKARTA-Pemberdayaan kepada masyarakat pesisir, terutama istri nelayan, digiatkan oleh pemerintah. Di antaranya melalui Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak (KPP-PA) beserta Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan (KKP). Kedua kementerian itu menyelenggarakan penyuluhan selama satu malam di atas kapal latih Madidihan-03. Acara tersebut dilakukan dalam rangka mewujudkan visi KKP menjadikan tanah air sebagai penghasil produk kelautan dan perikanan terbesar pada 2015. Sepanjang malam, mereka mengikuti seluruh materi yang diberikan dari kedua lembaga tersebut. Terlebih, setiap hari sebagai seorang istri pelaut, mereka lebih banyak ditinggalkan oleh para suami untuk mendapatkan hasil di laut."Kegiatan ini dilakukan agar mereka tidak lagi bergantung pada suami, tapi mampu meningkatkan potensi yang dimiliki," ucap Meutia Hatta, anggota Dewan Pertimbangan Presiden Republik Indonesia, kemarin malam. Sebagai negara maritim yang memiliki wilayah lautan terluas di seluruh dunia, sudah seharusnya Indonesia mengedapankan potensi ekonomi yang dimiliknya. Salah satunya memberikan edukasi dan masukan kepada warga tentang bagaimana caranya membuat sebuah karya. "Setidaknya mereka menjadi lebih kreatif," tambahnya ketika ditemui di atas kapal latih Madidihan-03 yang masih berusia tiga bulan. Apalagi, tambah Meutia, tempat tinggalnya yang berada di wilayah pesisir justru dapat membantu mereka untuk meningkatkan potensi dari alam. Salah satunya dengan membuat beberapa benda kerajinan tangan seperti kaus, gelang, dan berbagai suvenir lainnya. "Dengan begitu, mereka bisa mengangkat kesejahteraannya sendiri tanpa perlu bantuan darisuami," sahutnya. Para peserta yang datang dari seluruh provinsi terlihat sangat antusias mengikuti penyuluhan meski keadaan gelombang laut sedang tidak memungkinkan. Sementara dalam sambutannya, Meneg PP-PA Linda Amalia Sari yang dibacakan oleh Hertomo Heroe, deputi Pengarusutamaan Gender Bidang Ekonomi, mengatakan, peran dan kedudukan para penyuluh memiliki posisi strategis. Terlebih, mereka juga memiliki tugasuntuk meningkatkan pendidikan serta pelatihan yang berkaitan dalam dunia maritim. Apalagi dengan kondisi sosial budaya yang kurang menguntungkan serta cara pandang bagi netral gender dalam sebuah permasalahan pembangunan. Lebih sering berdampak kepada perempuan yang jumlahnya separo dari penduduk laki-laki sehingga termaji-nalkan. "Karena cara melihat sebuah permasalahan tidak memeprhatikan kondisi danposisi serta kebutuhan yang berbeda antara laki-laki dan perempuan," ucapnya. Setidaknya, perlu diberikan arahan agar kaum perempuan sadar kalau dirinya mampu berkontribusi besar dalam sistem produksi, pengolahan, dan pemasaran produk perikanan dengan peran yang setara dengan kaum pria. "Perempuan bukan beban pembangunan. Sebaliknya mereka adalah potensi yang perlu diberikan kesempatan dan peran," pungkasnya, mumu Sumber : Indo Pos 28 Agustus 2010,hal.3 budidaya ikan

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Pet food recall: P&G recalls small number of bags of Iams cat food Posted: 30 Aug 2010 09:35 AM PDT Proctor & Gamble is recalling a very small number of bags of cat food in Loveland, CO due to possible contamination with salmonella. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2010 – CINCINNATI  — Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight &  Hairball Care dry cat food which may have been sold recently in one or two stores in Loveland, Colorado. These bags have the potential to contain salmonella, although no illnesses have been reported.  No other Iams pet food products are affected. The Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care cat food in question is sold in blue 6.8-pound bags.  These bags feature a code date of 02304173 (B1-B6) and the UPC number 1901403921. If you have this product, please discard it and call P&G toll-free for a product replacement at 800-862-3332 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST. P&G has worked with its retailers to remove the affected product from stores in the area.  P&G believes that only three bags may have been purchased recently by consumers in the area.  Yet, as a precautionary measure, the company is initiating this retrieval. You’ll find the full release on the FDA website: P&G Recalls Small Number of Bags of Cat Food From Stores in Loveland, Colorado It seems odd that it’s only a few bags in one small area of the country. Will it expand? Who knows at this point.

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Koi Colors Posted: 29 Aug 2010 05:15 AM PDT Koi Colors by: David Maguire The beauty of Nishikigoi, or koi fish, is that they come in a variety of colors and diverse patterns that never cease to amaze its audience. With a name that literally means brocaded or decorated carps, they continue to captivate many people with their unending assortment of colors and varieties. Koi colors vary depending on their classification, although hobbyists continue to develop different types and classifications for these magnificent aquatic creatures. To be able to easily identify the many types of this fish, familiarity with koi colors is important. For example, Bekko can be easily recognized since its main characteristic is a single colored koi with black stone patterns (or sumi) on their body; Shiro Bekko is white-skinned, Aka Bekko is red-skinned, and Ki Bekko (which is the rarely seen) has a striking bright lemon yellow color. Many features are also included to their already beautiful colors. In the case of Hikarimono (also known as Ogon koi), where the fish are single-colored, they have metallic scales that adds luster to their features. The name Hikarimono is a derivative of the Japanese word "hikari" meaning metallic, and the word "mono" that refers to its characteristic of being single-colored. These days, this variety is commonly being crossbred with GinRin (which means silver "Gin", and gold "Rin") to create an effect for scales that are even shinier than the common metallic koi fish. In some cases, it's the pattern of these colors that make up the name of the koi variations. Example of this is the Shusui, which is a Japanese name that means "Autumn Water". Its name was given because of the color blue along its lateral line with red colorations on the underside of the body that has an effect of falling leaves during the autumn season. Mirror scales that are seen from the back of the head to the tail can almost be seen as flowing water above their red color. Many of these names are pretty poetic like in the case of a Shusui variety, Hana Shusui ("Hana" in Japan means "flower") where the red coloration has a wavy pattern that creates a flowery effect. However, there is one variety of koi fish that seem to stand out because of an odd behavior of changing color patterns. Kumonryu is a scaled Doitsu koi with markings around its body. Often seen as black with white markings in the winter and white with black markings during spring and summer, to this date no one can tell what changes its color. Some theories that have been made are changes made by temperature or PH levels of water. This type of koi is developed by breeding a Shusui with a Matsukawa Bakke. These fascinating creatures continue to spark our interest and curiosity with their ever changing characteristics. It doesn't take much to take care of these fish. They are hardy and omnivorous; their gentle and friendly nature allows them to co-exist harmoniously. For many koi enthusiasts, the pleasure of keeping and caring for koi fish is often found in the serenity these amazing creatures bring to their environment. About The Author Information about the different varities of koi, koi colors, and patterns. For more information, visit us at http://www.koicolors.net The author invites you to visit: http://www.koicolors.net budidaya ikan

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Benih Sidat Tatelu Posted: 27 Aug 2010 02:18 PM PDT Benih Sidat Tatelu Ikan sidat telah mulai dibudidayakan di negara-negara maju seiring dengan peningkatan permintaannya dari waktu ke waktu. Sebut saja Jepang dan Eropa yang mulai merintis usaha tersebut. Bahkan di China, budidaya ikan bernama latin Angguila sp.ini telah berlangsung lebih dari dua dasawarsa terakhir. Kendati demikian, upaya itu belum bisa memenuhi semua permintaan sidat. Peluang inilah yang kini tengah diupayakan Indonesia, menjadi pemasok sidat di dunia. Ini bukan tanpa dasar karena potensi pengembangan budidaya sidat di tanah air sangat besar. Bayangkan saja, selain didukung dengan potensi lahan juga terdapat dua spesies sidat dengan ketersediaan benih alam yang melimpah. Kedua spesies tersebut adalah Agguilla bicolor dan Angguilla marmorata. Jenis pertama mempunyai karakteristik pertumbuhan lebih cepat dan berwarna putih kehitaman. Sedangkan Angguilla marmorata pertumbuhannya lambat tetapi berukuran besar dan disukai konsumen di China. Namun, pengembangan sidat di bumi pertiwi terkendala penyediaan benih (fingerling) yang sudah siap tebar dalam jumlah besar. Sebab usaha tersebut memerlukan penanganan mulai dari adaptasi terhadap air tawar, pakan buatan dan pertumbuhan untuk mencapai stadia sidat muda atau fingerling. Kendala lain adalah prasarana budidaya, yaitu penyediaan sarana kolam yang harus menggunakan konstruksi permanen untuk mencegah sidat lolos dari kolam. Disamping itu juga membutuhkan sarana air mengalir dan aerator untuk menjaga agar kandungan oksigen bisa memenuhi syarat hidup dan pertumbuhan sidat. Faktanya, sampai saat ini produksi benih sidat secara artifisial belum bisa dilakukan karena proses reproduksi ikan ini tergolong rumit dan unik. Ikan sidat yang berukuran besar di air tawar tidak bisa mengalami proses pematangan gonad atau produksi telur bila tidak bermigrasi ke laut. Secara alamiah, pemijahan sidat berlangsung di perairan laut dalam yang masih misterius hingga saatP ini. Sementara benih-benih (stadium glass eel) bermigrasi ke perairan tawar melalui muara-muara sungai pada saat bulan gelap. Beberapa wilayah menunjukkan adanya migrasi benih tersebut. Misalnya Sulawesi Utara. Yaitu di Amorang Kab. Minahasa Selatan, Poigar di Kab. Bolmong dan Inobonto di Kab. Bolmong. Keberadaan benih-benih itu bisa dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber benih alam. Untuk benih alam yang berukuran sangat kecil umumnya baru mencapai stadium glass eel maupun elver. Tahapan ini membutuhkan perkembangan lebih lanjut untuk mencapai stadium sidat muda. Sedangkan benih yang besar di perairan alami tidak banyak yang bisa hidup (survive) akibat ancaman pemangsa, perubahan kondisi perairan yang kian tercemar dan banyaknya kegiatan konstruksi di perairan yang mengurangi peluang keberlangsungan hidup benih. Karena itu upaya yang dibutuhkan untuk menyelamatkan benih-benih tersebut adalah melakukan perawatan (nursery) secara khusus sehingga keberlangsungan hidupnya menjadi besar. Caranya antara lain melalui upaya penangkapan benih pada bulan gelap di muara sungai. Hal itu memungkinkan penyediaan benih dalam jumlah besar meski masih memerlukan upaya penanganan hingga mencapai stadium dan ukuran yang siap dibesarkan di kolam budidaya secara efisien. Sebagai kunci keberhasilan awal pengembangan budidaya sidat adalah kemampuan menyediakan benih siap tebar. Untuk itu harus bisa menjamin tingkat keberlangsungan hidup yang tinggi dari hasil pengumpulan benih alam yang berukuran sangat kecil. Tahapan-tahapannya sebagai berikut. Pertama adaptasi untuk mendapatkan glass eel yang bisa hidup di air tawar dan responsif terhadap pakan formula. Kemudian penyesuaian air media dengan penurunan kualitas secara bertahap dan adaptasi pakan hidup (cacing diubah menjadi pakan buatan). Ke dua, penumbuhan elver agar menjadi sidat muda elver yang adaptif. Untuk itu dibutuhkan 3 hal yaitu manajemen kualitas air yang memungkinkan kondisi air cepat bersih dan kaya oksigen, memacu asupan pakan melalui penyediaan pakan dengan aktabilitas tinggi dan gizi berimbang serta ke tiga dengan grading ukuran (sortasi) antara individu yang berukuran besar dan kecil. Benih yang siap tebar di kolam harus memenuhi syarat. Yakni ukuran mencapai lebih dari 5 gr/ekor) serta memiliki rasio lebar badan dan berat panjang tidak kurang dari 1,4 cm x 9 gr x 17 cm. (Rd) sumber : http://www.perikanan-budidaya.dkp.go.id budidaya ikan

Strategi Lindungi Kesehatan Ikan dan Lingkungan Posted: 27 Aug 2010 01:36 PM PDT Peningkatan produksi hingga 353% selama lima tahun ke depan adalah syarat wajib untuk bisa menjadi produsen perikanan utama dunia. Namun hal itu tak akan bisa terwujud jika kegiatan budidaya perikanan masih saja dihantui penyakit. Secara finansial, kejadian penyakit tersebut menimbulkan kerugian yang tak sedikit. Lihat saja catatan Direktorat Perikanan Jenderal Budidaya (DJPB). Pada 2007, terjadi kasus penyakit di 13 provinsi dengan total kerugian Rp 27,5 miliar. Pada tahun yang sama pula terjadi KHV (Koi Herpes Virus) di 3 lokasi sentra budidaya yakni di Sumatera Barat, Jawa Barat dan Kalimantan Selatan dengan kerugian mencapai Rp 49 juta. Sementara itu pada 1994, serangan virus white spot pada udang telah mengakibatkan kerugian mencapai Rp 100 miliar. Bahkan pada 2006, serangan penyakit menyebabkan larangan perdagangan ikan mas dan koi antar pulau sehingga berdampak pada munculnya pengangguran dan masih banyak lagi lainnya. Celakanya, akibat munculnya kasus penyakit itu produk perikanan Indonesia sempat mengalami penolakan di pasar internasional. Sebut saja pada periode Januari – Februari 2007 dengan kerugian mencapai Rp 50 miliar. Sementara pada bulan berikutnya di tahun yang sama, ekspor udang windu ke Jepang sebanyak 16,2 ton juga mengalami penolakan. Sedangkan pada 1997, ekspor kekerangan terkena embargo dan menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi sebesar Rp 188 milyar. Dari sejarah kasus penyakit inilah maka kesehatan ikan dan lingkungan mutlak jadi perhatian. Terkait hal ini Direktorat Kesehatan Ikan dan Lingkungan – Direktorat Jenderal Perikanan Budidaya (DJBP) telah mempersiapkan strategi khusus dalam pengembangan sistem kesehatan ikan dan lingkungan. Direktur Kesehatan Ikan dan Lingkungan, Murdjani dalam Forum Akselerasi Pembangunan Perikanan Budidaya 2010 – 2014 beberapa waktu lalu di Batam menyatakan, untuk membentuk kawasan budidaya yang sehat sehingga bisa mendukung upaya peningkatan produksi maka dilakukan dengan beberapa cara. Yaitu memberikan perlindungan lingkungan, pengendalian obat ikan dan kimia, standarisasi kesehatan ikan dan lingkungan, pengendalian residu serta pengendalian hama penyakit ikan. Langkah Perlindungan Sementara itu sebagai langkah perlindungan lingkungan dilakukan dengan cara pemantauan dan evaluasi perlindungan lingkungan budidaya. Selanjutnya juga dengan peningkatan kualitas lingkungan budidaya melalui restocking ikan trofik level rendah di perairan umum daratan, perlindungan ikan spesifik lokal potensial budidaya dan rehabilitasi lingkungan budidaya. Sedangkan untuk kegiatan pengendalian obat ikan, bahan kimia dan biologi dilakukan dengan cara Perencanaan Tahunan Pengendalian Obat Ikan dan Kimia Nasional (Petapoiknas). Kemudian juga dengan monitoring evaluasi dan pengendalian obat ikan, kimia dan bahan biologi. Disampping itu juga dilakukan registrasi obat ikan, penerbitan izin usaha obat ikan serta penerbitan rekomendasi impor. Pengendalian hama penyakit ikan (HPI) dilakukan langkah-langkah seperti pemberian vaksinasi dan imunostimulan, pengembangan obat ramah lingkungan, monitoring dan surveilance (pengawasan) HPI, pemetaan penyebaran HPI, penerapan biosecurity di kawasan budidaya serta penerapan Analisa Risiko Impor (ARI). Selanjutnya ada kegiatan standardisasi kapasitas laboratorium. Antara lain dilakukan dengan cara pengelolaan laboratorium yang memenuhi standar kelayakan teknis (GLP; ISO 17025), merumuskan standar metode uji (SNI;POS), peningkatan kompetensi petugas laboratorium, pengembangan Balai Penyidikan Penyakit Ikan dan Lingkungan (laboratorium level III) di Anyer – Banten sebagai laboratorium rujukan serta pengembangan jejaring kerja laboratorium dalam dan luar negeri. Untuk monitoring residu dilakukan dengan cara penyusunan National Residu Control Plan (NRCP). Lalu monitoring dan pengendalian residu dengan prioritas komoditas unggulan pada wilayah provinsi yang ditentukan, harmonisasi peraturan nasional dan internasional serta koordinasi tindak lanjut pengendalian residu. (Rd) sumber : http://www.perikanan-budidaya.dkp.go.id budidaya ikan

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• Akhir Tahun Rumah Sakit Ikan Beroperasi
• 3 Great Fish For Your Tropical Aquarium
• Disease In Fish

Akhir Tahun Rumah Sakit Ikan Beroperasi Posted: 23 Aug 2010 06:32 AM PDT Akhir Tahun Rumah Sakit Ikan Beroperasi JAKART. virus dan penyakit terus menyerang budidaya ikan, maka industri pengolahan perikanan kesulitan untuk mendapatkan bahan baku. Oleh karena itu. Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan (MKP) Fadel Muhammad akan meresmikan Rumah Sakit Ikan yang dibangun di Kabupaten Serang. Banten. Rencananya paling lambat akhir 2010. Rumah Sakit Ikan tersebut diharapkan bisa melakukan analisa penyakit, bakteri, virus sekaligus mengembangkan metode serta cara pengobatan dan penyembuhannya ikan-ikan yang terserang virus. Amerika dan Jepang sudah lebih dulu memiliki Rumah Sakit Ikan. Sehingga, untuk mengatasi masalah serangan virus dan bakteri selama ini Indonesia juga harus punya. Kita sudah membangun Rumah Sakit Ikan di Serang. Banten dengan anggaran Rp 20 miliar." ungkap Fadel Muhammad belum lama ini. Fadel mengatakan. Rumah Sakit Ikan tersebut saat ini dalam proses pembangunan dan akhir tahun ini diharapkan sudah bisa beroperasi, (nel) Sumber : Indopos 21 Agustus 2010,hal.3 budidaya ikan

3 Great Fish For Your Tropical Aquarium Posted: 22 Aug 2010 02:17 PM PDT 3 Great Fish For Your Tropical Aquarium by: Paul Curran Lamp Eye, Madagascar Rainbow Fish and the Medaka are three fish suitable for your tropical aquarium. Find out about their behavior, what they look like, water conditions, how to feed them and how to breed them Lamp Eye - Aplocheilichthys macrophthalmus (Family: Cyprinodontidae) As this fish rarely grows to more than 3 cms you need to assess your community aquarium to see if there are any of the others that lean towards the aggressive and might harm them. For their size these fishes eyes are bigger than you might expect and show as a greenish gold in low light; hence the common names, Lamp or Lantern eye. As an active fish with a good leap, you must have a cover on the tank to stop them jumping out and the use of floating plants will help. For these fish to enjoy their stay, matured aquarium water is required at a temperature of between twenty three and twenty six degrees Celcius. Shape wise, the fish has a long body, thinner at the front with a mouth that points upwards slightly. It has attractive fins on a gray green body which may have a dark line along the back with a spotted shiny thin band along the flank. The male's ventral and dorsal fins are more pointed than the female. Breeding wise, eggs are either laid individually or in bunches that end up amongst the plants. Once laid it is best practice to remove the parents. The eggs will hatch in about a week and a half and you will have to be very careful with the fry as they are a bit delicate. Madagascar Rainbow Fish - Bedotia geayi (Family: Atherinidae) Keeping this fish in a shoal (not large) with water between 25 and 18 degrees centigrade will see them at their best in your community tank. It is an active swimmer and sturdy little fish that grows up to about 8 cms and likes to dwell in the top part of the aquarium. Although it has only come onto the scene a relatively short time ago this fish has become a favorite with aquarium lovers. Body wise, it has a somewhat unique feature in that it has two dorsal fins, a short one and a long one. Color wise, the main color is olive green and there is a stripe along the sides of the fish from eye to tail. It is easy to feed as it it accepts most offerings so ideally give it a varied diet. Breeding is easy for this species so you need to have thickly planted tank with hard water at a temperature of at least 26 degrees centigrade. Eggs laid will adhere to plants and the eggs themselves are quite big but you will have to wait a few days for completion as only a few eggs are laid per day. Bear in mind that due to the extended spawning period, fry will hatch and be at various stages of their development. Medaka - Oryzias latipes (Family: Oryziatidae) This fish is ideal for your tropical aquarium. It grows to about 5 cms, will consume most foods and can survive in a wide range of temperatures, although 20 to 24 degrees centigrade is the best for it. There are three other species of Oryzias that you may also come across under the name medaka but the Oryzias latipes is the main one. With this fish there are no specific patterns on its mainly gold color. Its head is slimmer than you would normally expect and its body lengthier than usual. It is interesting to know that before breeding took place the original color was; well there wasn't one. It was transparent! Males are somewhat smaller than females and have bigger fins. Breeding is relatively easy and the tank should be at the same temperature as the main tank, have floating plants and be thickly planted underwater with fine leaved plants. Until they have been fertilized, the eggs will stay attached to the end of the female. It is best practice to take out all the plants with attached eggs from the tank to another one and after about two weeks the fry will emerge. Remove and feed on infusoria then fine dry food, then micro worms and other food for the more grown up fish. So there you have it, three more excellent fish for your tropical aquarium collection. About The Author Paul Curran is webmaster at Fresh-Water-Aquariums-Guide.com and provides a care information system for fresh water aquariums at http://www.fresh-water-aquariums-guide.com/fsa-sales.html The author invites you to visit: http://Fresh-Water-Aquariums-Guide.com budidaya ikan

Disease In Fish Posted: 22 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT Disease In Fish by: Gordon Bloomfield Disease in fish You have set up your perfect aquarium, it has beautiful fish and a great look, but then something goes wrong, maybe your fish start dying, maybe they are showing abnormal behaviour. Chances are your fish have caught a disease. But don't panic! There are ways of treating it and making sure it is unlikely to happen again. How does a fish get diseased? In the aquarium and in your fish live many bacteria, viruses and life forms known as protozoan. Many of them are 'good' to have as they keep the balance just right. Even the life forms that cause the illness are present, but because of this balance they don't cause problems. However when a fish becomes stressed, either due to sudden changes or an unbalance such as a large amount of pathogens being introduced, it is at much greater risk. How can you prevent it? Making sure the aquarium is clean and taking precautions to monitor the levels within the aquarium is essential. Also making sure the fish can carry out their natural behaviour, such as hiding, by providing the right environment will reduce stress. This also means making sure none of the fish are bullying each other or are being timid of other species in the tank. You should also be careful when introducing new members, making sure they are healthy specimens without disease. Even with such precautions, disease may still take hold from time to time. The first signs It is important that you learn to spot the signs early so that you can treat it quickly and prevent it from becoming a bigger problem. The behaviour of the fish may become notably different. Reluctance to feed, darting around in an alarmed state, no balance, rubbing or darting past objects, hiding more than usual, being shy, or unusual positioning in the aquarium are all early warning signs. More physical signs include swollen or distended appearance, fins discoloured, eroded or clamped to the fish. The gills may change colour, look sore or move rapidly. Eyes may look swollen or cloudy and the mouth may look eroded, sore or 'sticky'. You may notice that the fish has darkened or became paler or perhaps has spots or discoloured areas. You may even notice holes, ulcers, growths or sore areas on the body of the fish. If you have noticed any of these signs you can now use the information below to determine what it is and how to treat it effectively. Poor water quality or water poisoning Symptoms: Fish gape at the surface, or hang by the surface. They have rapid gill movement and may lull onto their side. There may be patches of slime on the body or near the gills. Eyes may appear clouded and the colour of the fish may darken. The fish may also suddenly dart around before returning to the surface or losing balance. This may only show up in certain species depending on the cause Causes: Poor water quality, meaning either high or low Ph levels, or high ammonia and nitrate levels. This could be caused by over stocking tanks with too many fish. It could also be due to chlorine or excess metals following a water change with untreated tap water. If certain species are showing it, it could be from excessive treatment of previous disease of which they were susceptible to an active ingredient, this applies to invertebrates especially. There also could be the possibility that a toxin has entered the water, household cleaner, sprays, room freshener and so on. Care: Test the water for Ph and nitrate ammonia levels. Treat according to results. You should also perform a water change with pre-treated water (use a tap safe water treatment). Following that you should also try to work out the exact cause so to take precautions. Swim Bladder Symptoms: Unable to maintain balance, swimming upside down, on the side or being pushed to the surface. May also be unable to swim up and may hit the side of the tank and roll over. This is not accompanied by any other symptom. Causes: A bacterial infection, or previous damage from a bacterial infection in the swimbladder. This means the fish cannot swim as normal and this in itself causes a lot of stress and if untreated, death. Care: Treat with a preparation to treat swimbladder, be sure to follow the manufacturers advice. You can also use tonic salt in quantities of 5g per litre. This will help the fish right itself, although must be added over a few days to avoid shock. Internal Bacterial Infection Symptoms: Often the first sign is unexplained deaths as it has variable symptoms, which can at first indicate wrongly to other problems. These symptoms can include, fins appearing eroded or opaque, eyes becoming swollen, distended or a hollowing of the abdomen, holes or ulcers on the fish, the fish's colour becoming darkened and the fish being unable to maintain balance. However any one of these symptoms can show with any other, sometimes they don't at all. Causes: An unbalance in the bacteria in the aquarium, as well as poor water quality. Will occur following stress by any factor and especially so if the fish has been wounded or fighting. Care: Previously only veterinarian prescribed antibiotics have been effective, however you can now buy an internal bacteria solution to treat the water directly. You should also test the water for any unbalance and act accordingly. Bacterial Gill disease Symptoms: The fish will gaps and hang at the surface of the water and you may notice rapid gill movement, the gills will also look pale and in severe cases look eroded. Causes: A bacterial infection usually at the onset of an internal bacterial infection. However this is localised to the gills for the time. An unbalance in the water quality and stress can cause this to happen. Care: Like an internal bacterial infection you could only previously use veterinarian prescribed antibiotics. However swift treatment with an internal bacteria solution will remove the threat directly. You should also test the water for any unbalance and act accordingly. Fungus Symptoms: Bulges that are white or cotton wool like growths, particularly on the head and sides. Causes: An imbalance of the fungal spores naturally found in aquaria, usually after stress or damage to gill or mucus membrane. Care: Use an anti fungus treatment for freshwater fish. Check that the water quality is okay and that there is nothing damaging your fish. Fin Rot Symptoms: Fins appear eroded, opaque and may have streaks of 'blood' running through them. Causes: Unbalance of naturally present bacteria, usually after the fish has been stressed. Care: It is important to treat this promptly before it reaches the base of the fin. Treat with an anti fungus and fin rot treatment and check water quality. Mouth Rot Symptoms: There may be some erosion on the head but more focused around the mouth, there may also be some cottonwool like growths around the mouth area. Causes: Unbalance of naturally present bacteria, usually after the fish has been stressed. Care: An anti fungus and Fin rot treatment should clear it up, follow with a water test. It is important to act quickly. Slime Disease Symptoms: Patches of slime accompanied by flicking and rubbing against objects, as well as cloudy eyes. You may also see the fish gaping or hanging near the surface and the gills may appear pale although this isn't always seen. Causes: Stress allows parasitical infection from parasites naturally present. Care: Use an anti-slime and velvet treatment, test the water and remove any areas of stress. Velvet Symptoms: The fish will have an abnormal peppering of golden spots and will rub against objects in the aquarium. The fish may have pale gills and gape at the surface, but this isn't always seen. Causes: Unbalance of naturally present parasites, usually after the fish has been stressed. Care: use an anti-slime and velvet treatment, testing the water and removing any stress factors. White Spot Symptoms: There will be lots of abnormal white spots, about the size of a grain of sugar, accompanied by flicking and rubbing against objects in the aquarium. The fish may also gasp at the surface and have pale fins. Causes: Unbalance of naturally present parasites, usually after the fish has been stressed. Care: Use a white spot treatment preparation and lower the temperature of the aquarium by a few degrees for a week. Remove sources of stress. Higher form parasite Symptoms: The fish may gape and hang at the surface. It will have pale gills that may sometimes appear eroded. It will rub along solid objects and plants and may try to jump out of the water but most obvious is that it will have pale discs, worm like attachments or thread like discs on the body or gill area. Causes: There are several causes, usually from infection from wild caught or infected stock. The offenders are mainly crustacean and have different appearances. Anchor worms are up to 20mm long and bury into the skin of the fish. Fish Lice are disc shaped parasites that feed on the mucus membrane, on skin or the fins. They can cause bacterial infection. Gill maggots are found attached to the gill area, as well as in the mouth and are called such because of the maggot like egg sack that is often seen. They can all cause death, but gill maggots even more so. Care: Use an anti crustacean parasite treatment as soon as you notice any symptoms. 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PetsitUSA has a new look! Posted: 25 Aug 2010 07:25 AM PDT PetsitUSA has a new look! It’s sleek, up-to-date, and easier than ever to find what you’re looking for – someone to take care of your pets! Our goal, in redesigning the website, wasn’t just to make PetsitUSA prettier – although it certainly is that! The new website gives our pet sitter, dog walker, and dog daycare members more features to tell potential clients about their businesses. They can now post images, lengthy descriptions about their services, and even links to their social media profiles. And, for pet parents who visit PetsitUSA, it’s easier than ever to find that one special pet care provider to care for your pets. While the search feature on our old website was pretty prominent, it’s even more so on the new PetsitUSA! So, when you search for a pet sitter, dog walker, or dog daycare in your neighborhood, you’ll be able to find out more about that company through their expanded business listing. We also have a number of articles that pet owners and pet professionals alike will find helpful. And we’ll be building on this as time goes on – adding more articles and information for pet parents. I’m really excited about the new PetsitUSA website and I think you will be too! So, take a look around, and please come back and let us know what you think. I look forward to hearing from you!

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The Secrets To Successful Koi Carp Fish Care Posted: 21 Aug 2010 08:26 PM PDT The Secrets To Successful Koi Carp Fish Care by: Michael C. Harris Loved all over the world for their vibrant colors and long living, Koi carp fish are absolutely wonderful additions to an outdoor pond. They are exceptionally popular and populate millions of outdoor ponds. While today, most live to be around thirty years of age, Koi have been known to live well beyond two hundred years old, with the oldest ever having lived to be two hundred and twenty-six years of age. No doubt, Koi care can be an integral factor in the longevity of Koi fish. Koi carp fish belong to the same species of fish as the common carp, with the Koi being considered the most domesticated. The Japanese are credited as the first breeders of the marvelous Koi fish and their efforts date to the 1820's. Koi are known for their variety of colors and attractive patterns which includes lively colors such as blue, green, red, orange, yellow, and silver. Of course, they can also be found in basic colors such as black and white. Their color is directly affected by their environment and the care that they receive. Proper Koi care requires a great deal of consistency and diligence. Koi carp fish may behave differently in smaller versus larger ponds. This is something to be considered when planning and preparing for Koi care. Koi usually school when they are in smaller ponds, but will separate into smaller units when they are in a larger pond. Additionally, Koi are known to be very social with a number of other fish breeds, except in situations with much smaller fish that can fit into their mouths and be eaten. Remember, Koi are opportunistic feeders. Those that are planning to raise them should consider their social activity when making preparation for their pond. Koi carp fish are best kept in ponds that are at least five hundred gallons, as they generally become large fish as they grow and age. As fish get bigger, they may outgrow your designated space. If you see that your Koi has the potential to exceed the allotted space, then you may need to designate a larger space, or trade them out for smaller fish. Take care to give the larger fish to someone that also has a passion for Koi fish. If you are into Koi, then you should make every effort to follow proper Koi treatment and care. Your close attention to your Koi can make your experience of Koi keeping very gratifying. Your Koi can be healthy with proper care, but that will depend heavily on the space designated for them, the water quality and temperature. Koi carp fish are not cheap fish and it can become very costly if you struggle with keeping them and have to replace them. Always remember that Koi fish are naturally used to cold water; thus, when keeping Koi, you should ensure that their environment is spacious and kept in the temperature range of 61 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. When it comes to Koi care, there are few major issues that can arise if owners don't administer the proper Koi treatment to ensure their Koi fish are well cared for. Koi can remain in an outdoor pond during the winter because they are cold-water fish. They actually do very well in the colder temperatures; however, for proper Koi keeping, Koi carp fish should be kept in an outdoor pond that is more than three feet deep. During the winter season, Koi go into a hibernation phase and experience a dramatic decrease in digestive functioning. At this time they will not be able to properly digest food. If you continue to provide food, Koi can get sick because the food is not digested and will spoil in their stomachs. Therefore, when taking care of feeding your Koi, make sure that all caregivers know not to feed the fish when it is fifty degrees Fahrenheit or below. Koi carp fish add a liveliness and brilliance to outdoor ponds that people find both enjoyable and relaxing. The presence of Koi in an outside pond can make sure of a pleasant garden experience. Owners know and can appreciate how wonderful it is to have Koi carp fish as a part of their lives. About The Author Michael C. Harris specializes in Koi carp fish care. His successful Koi care secrets e-Book "Koi Fish School", is an inspiring guide of easy follow techniques for every Koi enthusiast. Visit http://www.koifishschool.com/learn.html today. FREE 10 day mini course at http://www.koifishschool.com budidaya ikan

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Dog named Sex Posted: 21 Aug 2010 05:21 AM PDT Everybody I know who has a dog usually calls him “Rover” or “Spot”. I call mine Sex. Now, Sex has been very embarrassing to me. When I went to the City Hall to renew the dog’s license, I told the clerk that I would like a license for Sex. He said, “I would like to have one too!” Then I said, “But she is a dog!” He said he didn’t care what she looked like. I said, “You don’t understand. … I have had Sex since I was nine years old.” He replied, “You must have been quite a strong boy.” When I decided to get married, I told the minister that I would like to have Sex at the wedding.He told me to wait until after the wedding was over. I said, “But Sex has played a big part in my life and my whole world revolves around Sex.” He said he didn’t want to hear about my personal life and would not marry us in his church. I told him everyone would enjoy having Sex at the wedding. The next day we were married at the Justice of the Peace. My family was barred from the church from then on. When my wife and I went on our honeymoon, I took the dog with me. When we checked into the motel, I told the clerk that I wanted a room for me and my wife and a special room for Sex. He said that every room in the motel is a place for sex. I said, “You don’t understand. … Sex keeps me awake at night.” The clerk said, “Me too!” One day I entered Sex in a contest. But before the competition began, the dog ran away. Another contestant asked me why I was just looking around. I told him that I was going to have Sex in the contest. He said that I should have sold my own tickets. “You don’t understand,” I said, “I hoped to have Sex on TV.” He called me a show off. When my wife and I separated, we went to court to fight for custody of the dog. I said, “Your Honor, I had Sex before I was married but Sex left me after I was married.” The Judge said, “Me too!” Last night Sex ran off again. I spent hours looking all over for her. A cop came over and asked me what I was doing in the alley at 4 o’clock in the morning. I said, “I’m looking for Sex.” — My case comes up next Thursday. Well now I’ve been thrown in jail, been divorced and had more damn troubles with that dog than I ever foresaw.Why just the other day when I went for my first session with the psychiatrist, she asked me, “What seems to be the trouble?” I replied, “Sex has been my best friend all my life but now it has left me for ever. I couldn’t live any longer so lonely.” and the doctor said, “Look mister, you should understand that sex isn’t a man’s best friend so get yourself a dog.”

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Book Review: Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy Posted: 10 Aug 2010 07:44 AM PDT The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living and Dying from My Canine Brothers – I really like this book and highly recommend it to anyone who has pets as family members! Beezer and Boomer, by Doug Koktavy, will bring comfort to anyone who has ever felt alone in caring for a dying pet, or in dealing with the grief that comes after losing a pet. This is Doug Koktavy’s story of caring for his two dogs Beezer and Boomer. In it he recounts the illnesses and deaths of his beloved dogs – how he deals with everything and what he learns along the way. He writes about his love for his dogs, the veterinarians who care for them, medical treatments, the anguish of making decisions, animal communicators who help them, the friends he calls on for help, and much more. The real value of this book though, lies in fact that, all through it, he lets us into his head and his heart. Doug lets us in on his innermost thoughts and feelings and he doesn’t hold anything back! As an attorney, Doug is normally in control of situations, but that’s not always the case where his dogs are concerned. He describes times when the reality of what they’re going through is so unbearably painful that he breaks down in tears. It’s at those times, and many others, when he reveals some of his most private feelings that I could really identify with. I cried right along with Doug, both because I could feel how much he hurt, but also because it brought back feelings I had while taking care of pets who were terminally ill – as well as my parents. It’s a pretty powerful book in that regard! Through it all, Doug learns some pretty big lessons about himself, his dogs, the art of letting go, and about cherishing gifts that, on the surface, don’t look much like gifts at all. He credits Beezer and Boomer as his wise teachers who lead him along a path where he learns about life – lessons we could all stand to learn. You can buy the book through Amazon (affiliate link), or if you’d like an autographed copy, you can get one from Doug’s website – Beezer and Boomer. Be ready to meet a guy and his dogs who you’ll fall in love with – and keep the tissues handy!

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