Buy the Books Goldfish mouth locked open or closed indicates the presence of a virus called tetanus Goldfish mouth locked open or closed. If so, this is Lockjaw. Common in goldfish and Koi, Tetanus lives in most all animal’s intestinal tracts, including our fish. The virus is just waiting for an opportunity to make its presence known.… Continue reading Goldfish mouth locked
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Goldfish mouth locked closed
Goldfish mouth locked closed is a symptom of lockjaw. Lockjaw is a nickname for Tetanus, which is very common in goldfish. Tetanus virus lives in the intestinal tract of most animals. Most of these animals never become infected however. Unlike goldfish, most animals do not live in close proximity to their waste. Those that do, such as caged animals are at high risk if their immune system is weak. Sores, cuts or even a small scrap is an open invitation to infection
To prevent Tetanus, maintain your set up regularly. Keep carbonate mineral and oxygen values at the high end of the comfort zone. Oxygen destroys Tetanus on contact
High end of comfort zone for KH (carbonate mineral) is 140 ppm
pH range is (potential of hydrogen) is 8. to 8.4 ppm
Carbonate mineral gives water the ability to support oxygen, and is a part of pH. This is the mineral that makes water alkaline. Read about oxygenating water in the 10 Steps to Goldfish Koi Keeping
Tetanus is easily cured if caught early. Read Lockjaw in Goldfish and Koi