Goldfish swimming circles or somersaults Buy the book Goldfish swimming circles or somersaults have been affected by high nitrate levels. They swim in circles because their bodies are slightly bent due to the poisoning. Stuck in the position, they try in vain to fight the affects of the toxin. Nitrates rob the blood of oxygen,… Continue reading Goldfish Swimming Circles
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Goldfish swimming spirals spells nitrate poisoning
Goldfish swimming spirals poisoned by the gentle giant; nitrates. The third and final toxin to form in the nitrogen cycle, nitrates is tolerable in low levels. Nitrates destroy O2 in the bloodstream, causing the blood to thicken. The pressure causes the bends. The fish swims in spirals, unable to straighten
Sadly, when the fish keeper notices the symptom, a large water change will be performed, injuring the fish further. Goldfish suffering from nitrate issues require deep water to offset the pressure of nitrates. When nitrates spike, lower levels gradually by performing small and frequent water changes
Cold water reduces the affects of the toxin. Their metabolism slows, so less oxygen is needed. Lower levels to 64f until nitrates are reduced to 20 ppm. High levels must also be reduced gradually over a period of one or two days to keep the cycle from spiking