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Ammonia Poisoning

Cause.
If too much organic waste is present and the load becomes to much for the bacteria to handle the ammonia concentration in the tank will rise. If the pH is above seven ammonium turns into deadly ammonia and poisoning takes place.
Symptoms
The gills of the fish turn a lilac colour and they hang sluggishly just below the water surface panting.
Treatment
Find the cause of the organic waste and remove, do a large water change and slowly bring the the pH down below seven if required.

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Carbon Dioxide Poisoning

Causes
Too much CO2 fertilization.
Symptoms
Apathy, restless swimming and panting.
Treatment
Strong aeration, water change and never fertilize with co2 at night.

Nitrite / Nitrate Poisoning.

Causes
Heavy organic load or pollution and not doing enough water changes. Also check water supply, some are high in Nitrates to begin with.
Symptoms
Colours of the fish become more intense or really bright, panting, and hanging just below the water surface.
Treatment
Find cause of organic pollution and change water to bring down levels.

Poisoning from Tap Water

Causes
Tap water varies from area to area and may contain Chlorine, Copper, fertilizer and other pollutants.
Treatment
Test the water before using and filter with something like the Tap Water Purifier or use water run through a reverse osmosis filter.

Source: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/disease.html

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