I agree. Many of us are absolutely amazed by people keep a GF in absolutely
horrendous conditions and the GF thrives. But our gorgeous, expensive fancy with
long fins gets sulky and ragged finnage the minute the nitrates go over 20 ppm. High
nitrates are also just an indicator of other untested waste products in the tank as
well. As Jo Ann says "tanks are controlled sewers". Our GF deserve regular water
changes. Ingrid

"Mel" wrote:
Well sorry but I come here in my spare time and spend enough time providing
references in the assignments which I write for my MA and in my work. It is
common knowledge that high nitrates aren't good for fish, especially fancy
goldfish, and if there is already an inherent problem such as swimbladder
then lowering the nitrates or keeping them low can do nothing but help an
already ill/stressed fish.
Mel.


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