Buy the Books Goldfish parasite infection on body and fins Goldfish parasite infection is easy to eliminate using natural remedies. Improving water quality discourages these bad bugs; thriving in warm water low in oxygen. Use natural remedies instead of over the counter chemicals. Chemically based products destroy beneficial bacteria, and loss of friendly bugs could put your… Continue reading Goldfish parasite infection
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Goldfish scratching caused by parasites
Goldfish scratching caused by parasite infection. Not all, but most parasites cause discomfort. Fish rub and scratch on the gravel bed or decorations. They dart through the water in an effort to escape the infernal itch. The bigger the infection, the bigger the itch. We call them pests, and rightly so. Parasites are easy to discourage by improving water value. They prefer water that’s warm and stagnant. Enclosed aquariums typically provide these conditions that bad bugs thrive in
Pet shop medications are not the solution, harming the fish and the environment it lives in
Increase water value by testing KH and GH. Buffer to high end of comfort zone if necessary. Last, but not least, test pH. Low levels indicate water low in oxygen if KH is healthy. KH (carbonate mineral) and O2 (oxygen) combined make up the value of pH
Remove aquarium top. Push a pitcher deep into the water filling it. Pour it back in and repeat several times to remove carbon dioxide from water; a gas created from waste. Test pH. It should be well into the comfort zone
Treat with natural remedies to finish off the bad bugs