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how to cure nitrite poisoning in my goldfish

Updated On January 10th, 2018

Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | unneutered

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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I would recommend to measure level of nitrites first to have a baseline value. Then start to change water, add salt (chlorine salt- half ounce of salt per gallon) and reduce feeding. Keep checking nitrites and ammonia daily until they are back to zero. Any secondary disease (like bacterial infection -fin rot) should be treated. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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