The waterquality analysis conducted during the consultation visit showed values compatible with normal parameters: pH, 7.0; total ammonia nitrogen, 0.2
ppm; and nitrite, 0.05 ppm. The fish were fed a commercial floating fish pellet product, and the owner set up feeding to provide enough pellets to last for 5 minutes of feeding twice a day. Although the water temperature of the pond was not measured with a thermometer, the water was not found to be subjectively warm during the water chemistry tests