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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

LockJaw Goldfish Koi can lead to death if left untreated Symptoms include; unable to close mouth; unable to open mouth; jaws are locked, unable to swallow; spitting food; muscle spasms; raised scales caused by fever   Lockjaw goldfish Koi, a nickname given to a living organism we call tetanus. Tetanus creates a toxin that can… Continue reading LockJaw Goldfish Koi

Live Fish Cycle is risky for the fish Buy the book Live fish cycle may not be effective. There are two types of bacterium that make up a colony of beneficial or nitrifying bacteria in a goldfish tank or pond. The first type consumes ammonia, converting it into nitrite; the second type consumes nitrite, converting… Continue reading Live Fish Cycle

In House Bath is the safest way to give a fish a bath Buy the book The in house bath comes in handy for those goldfish keepers that are reluctant to handle, but wish to give their fish bathes Goldfish that have been poisoned by nitrates need deep water. The pressure of water becomes greater as… Continue reading In House Bath