Swollen Gill Disease
Symptoms
swollen gills are usually caused by ammonia poisoning in water
fish will scratch against objects and appear listless.
a grayish film may form on the body from low oxygen retention
rapid breathing in fish; accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water,
gills undergo severe damage, leading to suffocation and death
Organic treatment of fish
immediately do a 75% water change (use de-chlorinated water)
add extra air stones temporarily to the tank
let the temperature drop to 72 degrees
if gills are too damaged the fish may die
Medicinal treatment of fish
immediately treat the entire tank with full dose Ark BioRite Total Water Conditioner this will neutralize ammonia instantly
do a 50% water change (use de-chlorinated water
add extra air stones temporarily to the tank
dose tank with Ark BioRite Stress Relief to aid fish in the repair of slime coat and gill lining.