Goldfish cotton fungus on mouth and body Buy the book Goldfish cotton fungus comes in all colors and shapes depending on your freshwater source and the source of infection, but the most common fungus looks like cotton. Fungus forms rapidly in water that is low in mineral value and low in oxygen. Just like parasites, this… Continue reading Goldfish cotton fungus
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White fuzz goldfish
White fuzz goldfish caused by cotton fungus. Fungus forms readily in poor water conditions. The tank is enclosed and the water movement is poor in most aquariums. Tank water may be too warm with fluorescent lighting on for the biggest part of the day. Bad bugs thrive in warm water that’s slow moving, and is typically low in oxygen
Improve the water quality instead of using medications
Water rich in minerals and oxygen create an environment that healthy life forms thrive in, including your fish. Bad bugs can’t tolerate oxygenated water.
White fuzz goldfish
Start by removing the top of your aquarium. Set up a fan so that it blows across the surface. Water is oxygenated by method of diffusion. Oxygen is pulled from the surface and into the body of water, however, for this to happen, the surface must be moving. The body of water must be free in order to have space for oxygen to enter. Eliminate carbon dioxide; gas created from waste by installing a pond pump
Last but not least, test KH value. Carbonate mineral gives water the ability to support oxygen. The comfort zone for goldfish and Koi is 120 to 140 ppm