Goldfish turning white with clamped fins may be caused by ammonia or KH poisoning Buy the book Goldfish turning white may be caused by ammonia poisoning. Ammonia is the first toxin to form in the nitrogen cycle. Ammonia is created from waste, and is only present when there is an absence of beneficial bacteria in the… Continue reading Goldfish turning white
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Goldfish white blotches could have parasites
Goldfish white blotches could be infected with parasites. Flukes vary in size, however, their shapes are pretty much defined as blobs. The coloration also varies from whitish to brown. Related to the leech, flukes are slow to multiply, unlike ich. Ich looks much like a whitehead. The good news is, both are easily destroyed by using natural remedies
Blotches that gradually turn white, and sometimes cover the entire body may be burns caused by ammonia poisoning. Ammonia is the first toxin to form in the nitrogen cycle. This toxin is created from waste, ever present in a goldfish house. The burns turn dark and then black as they’re healing. Nitrites and then nitrates are the second and final toxins to form. Learn everything you can about the cycle to keep your fish safe during the event
Carbonate mineral also causes burns, however, it’s unusual. In most cases KH is below the comfort zone, not over. High carbonate levels are more commonly found in locations close to the sea