Fish

Slow intoxication due to the degradation of water quality

Understand symptoms, possible causes and treatment paths so you can act methodically.

Symptoms

Slow discoloration, quiet behavior, leaning position or on the side, dull skin around the eye, exorbed eyes, accentuated breathing.

Cause (s)

Poor water quality after complete cleaning. Improper water such as rainwater. Nitrite/nitrate content and too high pH. Putrid gas in the bottom, unparalleled decoration materials, poor fish transfer, mucosa lesions

Remedy

Change 1/3 of the water. Add disinfectant. Ventilate. Remedy the causes.
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