Chart Number 1

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Acid Water

Problem

Acidic water can irritate gills and skin. Fish may dart and gasp.

Appearance

Cause

Acid from fish wastes or decayed food.

Proper Action

Use pH Increaser: Check pH with test kit.

Notes

To reduce acid buildup, change 10% of water by siphoning from bottom of tank, once a week. Add pH STABILIZER to maintain desired pH.

Problem

Adding New Water

Appearance

Fish may act distressed

Chlorine, chloramine, copper or ammonia in the water.

Cause

Proper Action

Use START RIGHT if chlorine is present. Use ACE if ammonia or chloramine is present..

Notes

START RIGHT neutralizes chlorine, copper, heavy metals and harmful gases instantly. Guards against nitrite poisoning. Stimulates natural slime coat on fish.

Problem

Algae Outdoors (Green Slime)

Appearance

Green mat on bottom or water is green.

Cause

Light too strong. Water too alkaline.

Use POND BLOCK. Add pH DECREASER.

Proper Action

Notes

Shade pool if possible. Keep pH 7 or better pH 6.5 with pH DECREASER. Add pH STABILIZER to maintain desired pH.

Problem

Alkali Water

Appearance

White water line. Plants die, fish have frayed fins. Alkaline water can destroy gill and fin tissues. Ammonia becomes more toxic.

Cause

Seashells or limestone in tank or hard water supply.

Use pH DECREASER or NATURAL COLORS. Use a JUNGLE WATER SOFTENER.

Proper Action

Notes

A JUNGLE WATER SOFTENER will discourage green slime and keep white water line from forming on the glass. Add pH STABILIZER to maintain desired pH.