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- Fish Care
- Aquarium - Maintenance and Care
- Set Up & Maintenance
- Does my aquarium need gravel or substrate?
- How long should I leave my aquarium lights on for?
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- What is a biological filter?
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- Why are nitrite levels slowly creeping up in my new tank set up?
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- What is Water Hardness?
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- Fishkeeping Myth Busting
My fish has become swollen in the belly region. What's wrong?
This could be caused by a number of things, such as a swim bladder problem, constipation, or an internal infection.
✔ Make sure that the water quality is pristine (test for ammonia and nitrite using King British 6 in 1 Water Test
Strips), and the dissolved oxygen is high (by ensuring good aeration).
✔ Stop feeding for a day or two, to allow the gut to return to normal
✔ Stop feeding for a day or two, to allow the gut to return to normal
✔ Adding a salt solution, such as King
British Revitaliser Tonic, can help the fish to recover and regain the correct balance of fluids in the body
N.B. Internal infections are notoriously difficult to treat without the use of antibiotics.
