Goldfish bent to one side indicates nitrate poisoning Buy the book Goldfish bent or in a curled position are suffering from nitrate poisoning. Nitrates destroy the blood cells causing extreme pressure and pain. In most cases, the goldfish keeper performs a large water change which worsens the condition. Goldfish in water with high nitrates need deep water, and removing… Continue reading Goldfish bent
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Goldfish curled sideways caused by nitrates poisoning or super saturated gases
Goldfish curled sideways indicates nitrate poisoning or super saturated gases are present. Nitrates, found in every cycled tank or pond is the final toxin to convert in the nitrogen cycle. No goldfish house is safe unless the cycle has completed. Nitrates are safe in low amounts, unlike ammonia and nitrites
Test water regularly. The comfort zone for nitrates is 20 to 40 ppm, although, fish poisoned in the past prefer even lower levels
Nitrates and super saturated gases both rob the blood of oxygen, causing the fish to curl in the final stages. In the beginning stages, fish lose their appetite and sit on the bottom. As nitrates or SSG rise, the fish presses into the substrate trying to find relief. Both are relieved with the pressure deep water provides
Read about both nitrates and SSG by reading the 10 Steps to Goldfish Koi Keeping. There’s much to learn if you want to be a true goldfish keeper