What would be a good treatment for ammonia burns? I'm just curious in case it unfortunately happens in my cycling tank
2007-12-13 17:42:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Umm... I was referring to the form of ammonia excreted by my fishies...
2007-12-13 17:49:46 · update #1
hmm... I think i'll do that water change now before the poor little buggers start to burn. I have ammonia and nitrite test kits luckily =D
2007-12-13 17:58:02 · update #2
The best thing to do is to use a test kit to monitor your ammonia levels so the fish don't get burns in the first place. Ammonia should be kept below 0.5 ppm (1.0 can be very stressful to some species, and longer exposures are harmful even at amounts lesser than 1.0).
If you check the ammonia on a daily basis (only needed if you're starting a new tank, or after using antibiotics), it shouldn't get that high between tests. If the level rises, do a water change to lower it.
The black marks will go away on their own after about 1-2 weeks, similar to a bruise.
2007-12-13 17:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be a good guess. It doesn't look to be a horrible burn, the more severe burns turn brown or black. This is still red. I would do a large water change of 40% if you haven't already to make sure the water is clean and prevent the onset of a secondary infection. You'll want to stay up on water changes too until that heals, an ammonia burn strips away the slime coat and leaves the fish's scales exposed. Bacteria infections are not uncommon.
2016-05-23 12:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have enough gravel to keep the system stable. Aquarium salt is good for scaly fish body coating. Do 20% dechlorinated water change. There are ammonia neutralizer available in store. You can get a water test kit for around 9 bucks. You'll see the fish get really quiet at the bottom and gasping for air at top if ammonia gets to high.
2007-12-13 17:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Kevi Kev 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the correct PPE (personal protective equipment) Long neoprene gloves , goggles, chemical resprator, face sheild and chemical proof apron. Or just use other chemicals..... Ammonia is dangerous and should never be mixed with anything other than water!
2007-12-13 17:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the biggest problem you can face with ammonia is suffocation, it turns off your lungs, full stop. no time to worry about burns which can be washed with water. it is also an explosive hazard. keep clear.
2007-12-13 17:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water changes! And lots of them!
(and what has been mentioned above...but I find it crazy how few people seem to realize the importance of water changes, so I stand by that answer!)
2007-12-13 18:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋