Lactic acid bacteria vs. pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract of fish: A review

Lactic acid bacteria vs. pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract of fish: A review Article (PDF Available) in Aquaculture Research 41(4):451 – 467 · March 2010 with 359 Reads DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2109.2009.02339.x Einar Ringø, Lisbeth Løvmo, Mads Kristiansen, Yvonne Bakken, Terry M Mayhew …before any infection can be established, pathogens must penetrate the primary barrier. In fish, the three major routes of infection are the skin, gills and gastrointestinal […]

“Dominant” – The Internet Reefer’s Decoder Ring

Dominant The picture at the top of the article is of the USS Dominant. Dominant is a weird term that get’s thrown around quite a bit in the hobby.  Sometimes to comedic extent.  It seems almost as out of place as that picture in this blog.  😛 A usage example: “It’s a buzz-word dominant hobby.” Strangly (or not), I […]

The Fish Guide

What Is In This Guide? Understanding Stress In Fish Understanding Fish Immunity and Resistance Understanding Common Treatments Understanding General Fish Keeping Issues Understanding Microscope Use A lot of this will be from the U. of Florida IFAS Extension – a great resource! Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (SFRC) Read this first: The Ornamental Fish Trade: An […]