Watch this short but informative video about fish care and safety, by one of our Fishbrain users.

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In this user Marcus shows us some of this tips on fish care and safety once you have caught a fish. Learn how to safely handle the fish out of water, what products you should use on fish you have caught to ensure their scales heal well after any potential injuries, and how to safely return the fish to the water.

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