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Symptoms:
The fish’s skin may show excessive mucus secretion, a milky appearance, or reddened inflammation. There may even be erosion of the gills. The tale-tale sign will be the fish gasping for air just under the surface, exhibiting sudden, rapid fin movements and darting backward in the water. It may also attempt to jump from the aquarium. Sometimes a brownish deposit will form on the fish, particularly on the gills. Death may occur either rapidly or slowly. Oddly enough, the fishes often die in a normal swimming position with their colors still not faded.
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Treatment:
Your fish must be placed in water with pH values within their appropriate range. You should test the water with a pH kit. If the pH levels are lower than required for the species, perform an immediate water change. If the pH of your water source is inappropriate, an alternative must be found. If you need to raise the pH of your water, you can use either Proper pH, coral, seashells, or limestone by adding them to the water before putting the water in your tank.
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