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Koi, Goldfish & Pond Health In 20 Steps
Ulcer Treatments Parasite Treatments & Cures Koi Water Quality Koi Quarantine & Health Medications |
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Brief Glossary "Chances of Success" Score = A hypothetical estimation of your odds of succeeding with, or saving a group of sick fish from a disease. Certain factors increase (or reduce) your "C.O.S.S." Beneficial Nitrogen Reducing Bacteria = Helpful bacteria like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacteria that break down Ammonia into Nitrite, and Nitrite into Nitrate in the natural "cycle" of all ecosystems. Buffers = Compounds like Baking Soda, or calcium carbonate, that stabilize the pH at or above neutral. Bug = Pathogen, such as a parasite, bacteria, fungus or virus. Fish = The Host, could be goldfish, Koi, whatever. Pond = Environment, such as a pond, vat or tank. PPM = Parts Per Million = Milligrams Per Liter = a concentration of something dissolved in the water. Quarantine = Holding new fish out of the main collection for a short period of time, to prevent the introduction of [or preventatively treat] any sickness they may carry. Sickness = Fish Diseases Winterstress = Wintertime is a period of 'hibernation' for fish. The cold depresses their immune system and starves them of nutrients. It's common in Springtime to see sickness in Winterstressed fish. |
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