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Stone Lodged in Goldfish’s Throat Buy the book It’s not common, but it can happen. A goldfish can get gravel stuck in its throat or nostril on occasion, and although gravel does pose a risk of swallowing a stone, it’s important to keep a thin layer on your pond or aquarium floor. A favorite pastime,… Continue reading Stone lodged

Spike in the Cycle could put your fish at risk Buy the book Spike in the cycle? There are two types of nitrifying bacteria that make up a colony. The first type feeds on ammonia, converting it to nitrite. The second type feeds on nitrite, converting it to nitrates; the third and final toxin in… Continue reading Spike in the Cycle

SEMI Live Fish Free Cycle combines the two methods of cycling Semi live fish free cycle combines two methods of cycling to make for a faster and safer cycle. Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle….Algae, the End Result of the Nitrogen Cycle….Tips on Establishing & Maintaining a Healthy Colony of Beneficial Bacteria….Spike in the Cycle?….Tips on Preventing… Continue reading SEMI Live Fish Free Cycle

Salting our fish, should we or shouldn’t we? Buy the book Salting our Fish; miracle that it is, salt is one of the most abused substances in the fish industry. Salting our fish destroys bad bacteria and parasites, so many goldfish keepers rely on it for a healthy environment, instead of Mother Nature. If used properly,… Continue reading Salting Our Fish

Salt Bath for goldfish Buy the Book Do not use salt on bloated fish; fish with raised scales; fish that have recently been salted. Stagger use of salt remedies and treatments; do not combine salt and medications. Do not combine aloe treatments with salt Read about salt before continuing: SALTING OUR FISH The famous ‘salt… Continue reading Salt Bath for Goldfish

Buy the book Raised Scales 911 indicate fever or too warm of water Symptoms: raised scales; pine coning; lifted scales Caused by too warm of water or fever. Goldfish raised their scales in an effort to cool their body temperature If your water temperature has higher than the comfort zone (64f to 74f) Goldfish are… Continue reading Raised Scales 911

Power Outage can happen to you Buy the book Power outage will happen to you sooner or later, so be prepared for a pump or a filter to stop running. Without our pumps and filters, we would be unsuccessful at keeping goldfish in tanks and aquariums. What happens if a pump slows or stops? This… Continue reading Power Outage

Placement of aquariums in homes should be in a location that will support the weight of the water Buy the book Placement of aquariums in homes is important. If your home has a concrete slab floor, finding the perfect spot for a large goldfish tank or aquarium is easy, and shouldn’t cause any damage to your flooring,… Continue reading Placement of Aquariums in Homes

  Raise your pH Up to the high side of the zone for excellent health Buy the book Symptoms; goldfish gasping at surface; goldfish at or close surface; redness of gills; goldfish upside down on the bottom; goldfish has bleeding eye pH up or down? Something is keeping oxygen from entering the water if the… Continue reading pH UP

Part of a Goldfish are shown in the diagram below Buy the book Parts of a goldfish doesn’t have to remain a mystery. Have you ever wondered where the swim bladder organ is located, or where exactly the dorsal fin is? The diagram below will help you to get more familiar with your goldfish and… Continue reading Parts of a Goldfish