Please pardon the nervous babble in the middle... but enjoy all the same!
This video explains a safe and gentle method of examining a fish's gills, as is recommended when your fish gets sick.
Please remember to wash your hands with a safe cleanser like vinegar or Castille soap before handling your fish or fish equipment!
Do not pry the mouth open, but let the fish do so on its own.
Always Quarantine sick fish!
Do not hold the fish out of the water when checking. Allow them to stay wet and breathe.
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