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YOU AND YOUR PET By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories TROPICAL FISH The key to establishing and maintaining a thriving aquarium can be summarized briefly: proper food, water quality and stocking. Of the three, water quality is probably the most important, and the secret here lies in preparation Water straight from the tap, containing chlorine or fluoride com­ pounds, is not suitable for most tropical fish. Tap water for an aquarium should age in an open _ container for two or three days so that the chlorine will evaporate Aging, however, will not eliminate fluoride compounds. These can be neutralized by, adding a chemical compound available in stores. Most fish prefer soft (slightly acidic) water. You can modify standard tap water chemcially or collect rainwater, which is usually quite acidic. If you do use rainwater, wait to collect it until several minutes after the start of a storm, so that dust and dirt have been washed from the air A pH kit will help in determining the acidity of the water in your aquarium. Many factors -including the addition of water to com­ pensate for evaporation or waste products from plants and fish - can change the water's pH. It should be checked once a month and corrected, if necessary. Water temperature is also important to the health of tropical fish. Your main con­ cern should be with tem­ perature extremes and tem­ perature fluctuations. Frequent changes in tem­ perature, even within the favorable range of 70 to 85 degrees F., can force fish to make adjustments that leave ihem weakened and susceptible to disease. An aquarium thermometer and heater can aid in keeping the tank at the proper temperature. A properly balanced aquarium needs regular small additiorfs of aged water to compensate for evaporation. There Should be no need to replace the entire volume of water at one time. Cloudy or greenish water is best con­ trolled by correcting the un­ derlying problem-overfeeding, excessive sunlight -- rather than by periodic emptying of the tank's contents. Overfeeding is a common cause of cloudy water. Leftover food spoils quickly con­ taminating the water and encouraging the growth of harmful bacteria. If there is any food left on the water surface or on the tank bottom ten minutes after feeding, you are providing too much. Your fish should be hungry enough to feed actively and search for stray particles in the water before you feed again. Although some fish will thrive on a steady diet of the same dried food, an occasional meal of live food helps keep them in top condition. This is especially desirable if you wish to bre^d your fish Brine shrimp eggs (hatched at home) and white worms are generally available atr pet shops; mosquito larvae and daphnia (also called water fleas) can be caught in shallow ponds or swampy areas. If none of these are available to you, scatter a bit of very finely diced fish in the aquarium once or twice a month. There is always the temp­ tation to overstock your aquarium. In a tank with no aeration system, calculate one inch of fish (excluding tail) per gallon of water for proper spacing. A good air pump will let you double the stocking capacity of the tank since moving water will absorb a great deal more oxygen. The fish you stock should be compatible in size and tem­ perament. With a little reading, you will discover individual differences in varieties -- those fish that do best in pairs and those that tolerate other smaller fish. Even with the best en­ vironmental conditions and proper stocking, there may come a time when you notice a fish with a scattering of suspicious white spots, or one with limp fins that stays near the bottom. These afe only two of the signs that can indicate illness. Ich, the most common disease of aquarium fish, is identified by white pinhead- sized spots scattered over the body and fins. Fuzzy, irregular cotton-like patches on the fish are signs of fungal infection. They generally occur on a fish that already has a bruise or other skin injury. Treatment for these George Young Earns Award George Young, McHenry county Extension adviser with the University of Illinois, has been selected the 1977 recipient of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' achievement award. This was recently announced by Ron Dedert, chairman of the Illinois Extension Advisers association's Awards and Recogniton committee. Young will receive the award, which recognizes his abilities and accomplishments, Oct. 13 at the annual meeting of the Illinois Extension Advisers association in Urbana. Young has served as McHenry county extension adviser since April 1, 1974. Previous to moving to McHenry county he served as extension adviser in Will county for six years. He and his family reside in Woodstock. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Pediatrician Comes To City Instant Repla DR. DAVID IIALSTEAD Dr. David Halstead, former director of the Pediatric Special Care unit and assistant professor of the Department of Pediatrics at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital and Medical center, Chicago, will be joining the staff of the McHenry Medical Group on a full time basis April 25. Dr. Halstead will practice general pediatrics as well as his sub-specialty. Cardiology. In keeping with the Medical Group's philosophy of providing a full range.of care for all its patients, Dr. Halstead is the first pediatric car­ diologist in the McHenry county area. The addition of Dr. Halstead will bring the staff of the Medical Group's Pediatric department to four full time pediatricians. Dr Halstead graduated cum laude from the University of Dayton. In June of 1971, he received his M.D. degree from Loyola university's Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Halstead then served his in­ ternship at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. Dr. Halstead completed his general pediatric residency at Christ hospital in Oak Lawn. Under the directorship of Dr. H. Guntner Bucheleres at Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital, he completed a two- year fellowship in Cardiology. In 1976, Dr. Halstead became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics. At the time, he became a staff member of Presbyterian St. Luke's Department of Pediatric Cardiology and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatric^' In July of 1976, Dr. Halstead became the director of Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes' Pediatric Special Care unit. Rush's Pediatric Special Care unit is a 12-bed intensive care multi-disciplining unit for children. Dr. Halstead, his wife, Evelynne, and their two children, will reside in Crystal Lake. Federal Spending Federal spending for welfare, social security and other income transfer programs now account for 35 per cent of total federal outlays That's up from 20 per cent in 1969. Defense spending has dropped from 44 per cent of the budget to 25 per cent. | SERVICE NEWS | Aircraft Maintenance Assignment Airman David A. Dittmar, son of retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and Mrs. A.J. Dittmar of 2815 W. Huemann drive, McHenry, has graduated at Sheppard AFB, Tex., from the U.S. Air Force technical training course for aircraft maintenance specialists. Airman Dittmar, who was trained to maintain, repair and service aircraft currently in use by the Air Force, is being assigned to Scott AFB, 111., for duty with a unit of the Military Airlift command. Completion of the course enables the air­ man to receive academic credits through the Community college of the Air Force. The airman is a 1975 graduate of Richmond high school. Seaman Graduate Of Electricity- Electronic Study Navy Seaman Michael F. Wisniewski, son of Leonore L. Anthony and stepson of Fred L. Anthony of 4820 W. Prairie avenue, McHenry, has com­ pleted the Navy's Basic Electricity-Electronics course. Four weeks of study at the Naval Training center. Great Lakes, 111., included review of basic mathematics, fun­ damental electrical formulas plus the principles of alter­ nating and direct current Person Can Do PAGE 15 - PLA1NDEAI.KR-WEDNESDAV, APRIL S, 1977 from the Nazis. At that time, she was in a near-fatal auto accident. With such a background, Dr. Lowy finds it easy to understand and com­ municate with the ill, the fearful and the lonely, "She's very good at what she does," says one of her physican associates. "She knows how to talk to the patients, no matter who they are." With a smile in her ex­ pressive hazel eyes, Dr. Lowy concedes: "There's a dose of egoism in all this. In helping them, I help myself." There is an urgent need for both professionals and lay people to share their time and experience as Dr. Lowy has done. Whether you are a teenager, young adult or elderly, the Christopher challenge to "light one candle" is there. Dr. Fanny Lowy, Retired Physician, Volunteer Counselor For 16 years. Dr. Fanny Lowy had a busy practice in opthalmology. After that, she spent a dozen years as a New York City Health department public school doctor. Then at age 81, Dr. Lowy decided to go into a new professional area. With a background of psychiatric training, Dr. Lowy became a volunteer counselor for the troubled or lonely patients at New York's Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged. "I'm the link between the patients and the staff doctors and attending physicians here," she explains. "Old people have a great need to talk to someone." Besides her medical and psychiatric knowledge. Dr. Lowy has other experience which makes her a "natural" in her job She is fluent in Ger­ man, Polish, French and Russian. She was born in Poland when it was part of Russia. During political uprisings in Poland, she fled to Austria and earned her M.D. She was forced to flee again, circuits. Students also received instruction on basic circuit testing methods, including the use of multimeters and audio signal generators. A 1970 graduate of McHenry high school West campus, and a 1976 graduate of McHenry County college, Crystal Lake, with an associate of science degree, he joined the Navy in September, 1976. Peak Pickle Year In 1940, per capita pickle con­ sumption in the U.S. was 2.9 pounds. In 1960, it was 5.2 pounds. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture expects it to jump to about 8.5 pounds -- with Americans spending a record $569 million on pickles during 1977. MUSICAL HELD OVER Because of popular demand, the Woodstock Theatre com­ pany's production of "South Pacific" will be held over for Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9. The show will be presented at the Woodstock Opera House on both evenings with the curtain going up at 8:30 p.m. Over the past two weekends, "South Pacific" has played to approximately 2,500 persons. Information regarding tickets or reservations can be obtained by calling the Opera House, 338-4212. problems varies. Bacterial infections are best controlled by antibiotics, while fungus growths can be treated with dilute antiseptic solutions. Often a warm salt water bath can be used to encourage parasites to loosen their hold on the fish's skin, so the parasites can be exposed to the proper medication. Your veterinarian may be able to recommend a reference book that will list the proper concentrations snd types of remedies for your tropical fish. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. 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