ILLNESS: ALKALOSIS

Other names: None Type of disesase: Alkalosis is not a disease. It is actually a water quality issue. Causes: High pH levels (above 8.5 to 9.0).

Symptoms: The fish skin will have a turbid, milky appearance. Other symptoms may include skin shedding or erosion, gill erosion, and fraying fins.

Medication:
Immediate water change (at least 50%). New water should be added slowly to allow the fish time to adjust to the new pH value. Removal of any pH altering substances. Provide vigorous surface aeration. Daily pH verification and water changes should be performed until the situation stabilizes.

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