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Poisoning by chemicals.

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Poisoning by chemicals.

Symptoms

Discoloration, difficult breathing on the surface of the water, uncontrolled movements

Cause (s)

Detergents in the cleaning bucket; excess fertilizer; Use of a phytosanitary product near the aquarium; Water from designing installations for conduits descaling.

Remedy

Change of 4/5 of the water. Put water conditioner with protective gel of the mucous membranes. No food. Check the filter. Observe the fish well; The body's defenses being weakened, other diseases are possible.
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