FishTankFish Disease & Emergency Kit
A fish looks sick. Now what? This printable kit tells you what to do in the first hour, helps you work out what's wrong, and gives you the right dose for your tank, so you can act fast instead of guessing.
Instant download through Gumroad. Read it on any phone, tablet or computer, or print it on US Letter paper and keep it by the tank.
What's inside
- The first hour: a 7-step checklist to work through before you buy or add any medicine
- Symptom chart: 23 symptoms matched to the problems that cause them
- 14 problem cards: ich, velvet, fin rot, columnaris, fungus, dropsy, swim bladder trouble, constipation, worms, flukes, pop-eye, ammonia and nitrite poisoning, low oxygen, and stress. Each has the signs, how urgent it is, what to do step by step, and which treatment to use.
- Water test cheat sheet: safe levels for every common test, and a table of how toxic your ammonia really is at your pH
- Dose tables: 12 conditioners, medicines, bacteria and fertilizers worked out for 5 to 75 gallon tanks
- Quarantine tank plan, medicine cabinet checklist, treatment log and daily health check
Why buy it if the tools are free?
The symptom checker, water test tool and dosing calculator are free and always will be. The kit puts everything on paper, ready for the night a fish gets sick and you don't want to be scrolling on your phone. Buying it also supports the free tools and guides.
Who wrote it
Hi, I'm Andy. I've kept fish for over 10 years and look after 18 tanks. More about me.
Questions
Is it a replacement for a vet?
No. It's a practical guide for the most common freshwater problems. Always follow the label on your medicine, and ask an aquatic vet or experienced fish store when you're unsure.
Does it cover saltwater fish?
No, it's for freshwater only.
What if it isn't for me?
Contact me within 14 days and I'll refund you.
Want all four printables? The Complete Fishkeeper Kit has this kit plus the other three guides for $25.