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Oxygen Deprivation leads to anoxia Buy the book Oxygen deprivation is common with goldfish. Goldfish that have been deprived of oxygen suffer from a condition known as anoxia; caused by oxygen deprivation; causing organs to shut down. Goldfish are the highest level of life form that are known to survive without oxygen for long periods… Continue reading Oxygen Deprivation

Nitrite Poisoning is just as deadly as its twin, nitrates Buy the book Symptoms; enlarged blood vessels or veining throughout the body including the fins; spitting; spasms Nitrates evil twin, nitrite doesn’t make its presence known until long after the fact, unlike nitrates, but when it does, the damage is often more severe due to… Continue reading Nitrite Poisoning

Nitrite and Nitrate Fraternal Twins, both created by living organisms Buy the book Ammonia, the first toxin to be converted in the nitrogen cycle is created from waste. When ammonia is present, and the environment right, beneficial bacteria will form to feed on it. These friendly bugs convert the toxin into nitrite, the second toxin to… Continue reading Nitrite and Nitrate Fraternal twins

NITRATE the gentle giant or monster Buy the Book Symptoms: Bottom sitting; Loss of appetite; Pressed to bottom; Bent or Curled positioning; Crooked spine; Uncontrolled swimming; Swimming in circles; Spiraling; Spasms or twitching; Concave body If your tank or pond is cycled, there are beneficial bacteria present. These friendly bugs are responsible for creating a… Continue reading Nitrate the Gentle Giant

Nitrates in Tap water is dangerous for our fish and our families Buy the book Nitrates in tap water; it’s uncommon, but it happens. In some cases high levels of nitrates pollute what should be fresh and healthy drinking water. When this happens, filters can make our water safe to drink, or we can buy… Continue reading Nitrates in Tap Water

Nitrate Poisoning takes its toll Buy the book Two or more of the following symptoms may be associated with nitrate poisoning; loss of appetite; bottom sitting; pressed to the bottom; bent positioning; curled positioning; crooked spine; uncontrolled swimming; swimming in circles High nitrate levels create dangerous water conditions by oxidizing the iron atoms in hemoglobin,… Continue reading Nitrate Poisoning

New goldfish aquarium is like a new adventure Buy the book New goldfish aquarium is exciting whether it’s your first, or whether you’re upgrading tank size. If you’re a successful goldfish keeper, you’ll be upgrading the size of your aquarium over the years. Goldfish grow fast and furiously, and require a great deal of space. Aquariums come in… Continue reading New Goldfish Aquarium

New goldfish is exciting Buy the book New goldfish are often placed in quarantine to prevent infection, however, in a short time the health of the fish degrades. The goldfish keeper assumes the fish was diseased. Quarantine tanks are typically set up improperly, putting the fish at risk of oxygen deprivation. In a short time the fish will… Continue reading New Goldfish

Moving goldfish and Koi doesn’t have to be stressful Buy the book Moving goldfish is very stressful on goldfish and humans alike. When you relocate goldfish, you are also relocating the beneficial bacteria that create the nitrogen cycle. Friendly bugs are just as delicate as goldfish, requiring the same water conditions. With some effort and know… Continue reading Moving Goldfish

Medicating our goldfish could push them over the edge Buy the book Medicating our goldfish seems like the right thing to do. Most sick fish are suffering from sick water, not infectious disease. If your goldfish is sick, avoid using medications until the water quality has been improved. Once this is accomplished, natural treatments could be… Continue reading Medicating our Goldfish