{"id":190894,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:39","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if my betta has ammonia poisoning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_betta_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How do I know if my betta has ammonia poisoning?\">How do I know if my betta has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_you_fix_ammonia_poisoning_in_a_fish_tank\" title=\"How do you fix ammonia poisoning in a fish tank?\">How do you fix ammonia poisoning in a fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_betta_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How do you know if your betta fish has ammonia poisoning?\">How do you know if your betta fish has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#Can_a_betta_survive_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"Can a betta survive ammonia poisoning?\">Can a betta survive ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_does_fish_ammonia_poisoning_look_like\" title=\"What does fish ammonia poisoning look like?\">What does fish ammonia poisoning look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#Can_a_fish_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"Can a fish recover from ammonia poisoning?\">Can a fish recover from ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_did_my_fish_get_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How did my fish get ammonia poisoning?\">How did my fish get ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_ammonia_in_my_fish_tank_fast\" title=\"How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank fast?\">How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How do I know if my fish has ammonia poisoning?\">How do I know if my fish has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_does_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish_look_like\" title=\"What does ammonia poisoning in fish look like?\">What does ammonia poisoning in fish look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_fish_to_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How long does it take for fish to recover from ammonia poisoning?\">How long does it take for fish to recover from ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_betta_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"What do I do if my betta has ammonia poisoning?\">What do I do if my betta has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#Does_ammonia_poisoning_go_away_in_fish\" title=\"Does ammonia poisoning go away in fish?\">Does ammonia poisoning go away in fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How do you know if a fish has ammonia poisoning?\">How do you know if a fish has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_does_ammonia_stress_look_like_in_fish\" title=\"What does ammonia stress look like in fish?\">What does ammonia stress look like in fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_do_ammonia_burns_look_like_on_fish\" title=\"What do ammonia burns look like on fish?\">What do ammonia burns look like on fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"What should I do if my fish has ammonia poisoning?\">What should I do if my fish has ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\" title=\"How long does it take to recover from ammonia poisoning?\">How long does it take to recover from ammonia poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_you_fix_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish\" title=\"How do you fix ammonia poisoning in fish?\">How do you fix ammonia poisoning in fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#Is_ammonia_poisoning_painful_for_fish\" title=\"Is ammonia poisoning painful for fish?\">Is ammonia poisoning painful for fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#Is_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish_contagious\" title=\"Is ammonia poisoning in fish contagious?\">Is ammonia poisoning in fish contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_ammonia_in_my_fish_tank_naturally\" title=\"How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank naturally?\">How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_ammonia_out_of_fish_tank\" title=\"How long does it take to get ammonia out of fish tank?\">How long does it take to get ammonia out of fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_breaks_down_ammonia_in_fish_tank\" title=\"What breaks down ammonia in fish tank?\">What breaks down ammonia in fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-betta-has-ammonia-poisoning\/#What_does_ammonia_poisoning_look_like_in_a_fish\" title=\"What does ammonia poisoning look like in a fish?\">What does ammonia poisoning look like in a fish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_betta_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How do I know if my betta has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gasping for breath.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Red or purple gills.<\/li>\n<li>Bloody patches on the body.<\/li>\n<li>Laying at the bottom of the tank.<\/li>\n<p>11-Mar-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_ammonia_poisoning_in_a_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do you fix ammonia poisoning in a fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3) What is the immediate treatment for ammonia toxicity in fish?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular water changes (25-50%) to dilute the ammonia levels in the water.<\/li>\n<li>Add chemical filtration. activated charcoal (for freshwater or marine tanks)  <\/li>\n<li>Add commercial chemicals (e.g. ammo-lock)<\/li>\n<p>09-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_betta_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How do you know if your betta fish has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of ammonia poisoning in bettas <b>Your betta buddy won&#8217;t want his food, and he&#8217;ll become very lethargic, laying around on the substrate with his fins clamped to his sides. You may notice that your fish&#8217;s gills have become a lilac or red color and have the appearance that they&#8217;re bleeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_betta_survive_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>Can a betta survive ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All fish produce ammonia as a biological waste. While <b>bettas can tolerate it better than most fish, ammonia is still poisonous to them, and needs to be controlled. You can take a number of steps to reduce the ammonia in a betta&#8217;s aquarium and improve his health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_fish_ammonia_poisoning_look_like\"><\/span>What does fish ammonia poisoning look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Red or Purple Gills and Bloody Patches<\/b> The fish&#8217;s gills will take on a red or lilac color, making them look like it&#8217;s bleeding. As the problem progresses, the fish&#8217;s tissues will begin to deteriorate, evidenced by red streaks or bloody patches on their body and fins caused by ammonia burns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_fish_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>Can a fish recover from ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prognosis for Fish with Ammonia Burns <b>If fish do not suffer severe bacterial infections following ammonia burns, then they usually recover well and can be reintroduced into the tank within a week. Fish with advanced infections or those that are exposed to rapid rises in ammonia levels may die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_my_fish_get_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How did my fish get ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the ammonia is removed, <b>the fish may recover if the damage is not too extensive. Increasing aeration may be desirable, as the fishes&#8217; gills are often damaged by the ammonia. This can increase the probability of survival slightly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_ammonia_in_my_fish_tank_fast\"><\/span>How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ammonia poisoning happens <b>when a fish tank&#8217;s ph levels become elevated, offsetting the nitrogen cycle. 1 In ideal water conditions, ammonia levels should be nonexistent. However, tap water and the decomposition of organic matter inside the tank can both contribute to this condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How do I know if my fish has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What should I do?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Complete a 25% water change and retest after a few hours.<\/li>\n<li>Treat with Ammonia Remover.<\/li>\n<li>When at a safe level of 0.0mg treat the tank with Fast Filter Start to boost the bacteria in your filter that process ammonia.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to regularly test your water.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish_look_like\"><\/span>What does ammonia poisoning in fish look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of ammonia poisoning in bettas <b>Your betta buddy won&#8217;t want his food, and he&#8217;ll become very lethargic, laying around on the substrate with his fins clamped to his sides. You may notice that your fish&#8217;s gills have become a lilac or red color and have the appearance that they&#8217;re bleeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_fish_to_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How long does it take for fish to recover from ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Red or Purple Gills and Bloody Patches<\/b> The fish&#8217;s gills will take on a red or lilac color, making them look like it&#8217;s bleeding. As the problem progresses, the fish&#8217;s tissues will begin to deteriorate, evidenced by red streaks or bloody patches on their body and fins caused by ammonia burns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_betta_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>What do I do if my betta has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lowering the pH of the water will provide immediate relief, as will a 50 percent water change (be sure the water added is the same temperature as the aquarium).  <\/li>\n<li>If the fish appear to be severely distressed, use a chemical pH control product to neutralize the ammonia.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ammonia_poisoning_go_away_in_fish\"><\/span>Does ammonia poisoning go away in fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If fish do not suffer severe bacterial infections following ammonia burns, then they usually recover well and can be reintroduced into the tank within a week. Fish with advanced infections or those that are exposed to rapid rises in ammonia levels may die.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How do you know if a fish has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Purple, red or bleeding gills.<\/li>\n<li>Fish may clamp, may appear darker in color.<\/li>\n<li>Red streaking on the fins or body.<\/li>\n<li>Fish may gasp for air at the surface of the tank water.<\/li>\n<li>Torn  jagged fins.<\/li>\n<li>Fish may appear weak and lay at the bottom of the tank.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ammonia_stress_look_like_in_fish\"><\/span>What does ammonia stress look like in fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, by the time signs of ammonia stress are noticeable in fish  <b>lethargy, appetite loss, gasping, inflammation of the gills, eyes or fins  it may be too late to take corrective action that can save the fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_ammonia_burns_look_like_on_fish\"><\/span>What do ammonia burns look like on fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Ammonia Burns in Fish It may cause <b>red areas that appear abraded, ragged fins, or even eye burns that appear cloudy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_fish_has_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>What should I do if my fish has ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Medication is an Option<\/b> These can help bind nitrogen molecules so that they are no longer toxic to your fish. Some hobbyists also use activated charcoal or zeolite proteins to filter out ammonia from their aquariums. While effective, medication is not a long-term solution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_recover_from_ammonia_poisoning\"><\/span>How long does it take to recover from ammonia poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prognosis for Fish With Ammonia Poisoning But if you can catch this problem very early in its progress and treat the water immediately, the fish can live normally. Fish treated for ammonia burns will respond to treatment within <b>three to five days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish\"><\/span>How do you fix ammonia poisoning in fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3) What is the immediate treatment for ammonia toxicity in fish?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular water changes (25-50%) to dilute the ammonia levels in the water.<\/li>\n<li>Add chemical filtration. activated charcoal (for freshwater or marine tanks)  <\/li>\n<li>Add commercial chemicals (e.g. ammo-lock)<\/li>\n<p>09-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ammonia_poisoning_painful_for_fish\"><\/span>Is ammonia poisoning painful for fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These conditions can actually be very dangerous for your pets. Ammonia in high levels poisons fish by burning their gills, skin and fins. This is <b>extremely painful and can kill them quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ammonia_poisoning_in_fish_contagious\"><\/span>Is ammonia poisoning in fish contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the ammonia is removed, <b>the fish may recover if the damage is not too extensive. Increasing aeration may be desirable, as the fishes&#8217; gills are often damaged by the ammonia. This can increase the probability of survival slightly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_ammonia_in_my_fish_tank_naturally\"><\/span>How do I get rid of ammonia in my fish tank naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Ways to Lower Ammonia Level in Aquarium and Get Rid of it<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Partial Water Change. How to do a partial water change.<\/li>\n<li>Cycle Your Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Improve the Filtration. Use a filter.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase Aeration in the Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Upgrade to a Bigger Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Keep Live Plants in the Aquarium.<\/li>\n<li>Add Beneficial Bacteria.<\/li>\n<li>Preserve the Beneficial Bacteria.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_ammonia_out_of_fish_tank\"><\/span>How long does it take to get ammonia out of fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This process normally takes anywhere from <b>2-6 weeks. At temperatures below 70F, it takes even longer to cycle a tank. In comparison to other types of bacteria, Nitrifying bacteria grow slowly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breaks_down_ammonia_in_fish_tank\"><\/span>What breaks down ammonia in fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ammonia is removed from an aquarium system through the use of <b>a biofilter. The biofilter provides a substrate on which nitrifying bacteria grow. These nitrifying bacteria consume ammonia and produce nitrite, which is also toxic to fish. Other nitrifying bacteria in the biofilter consume nitrite and produce nitrate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ammonia_poisoning_look_like_in_a_fish\"><\/span>What does ammonia poisoning look like in a fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Red or Purple Gills and Bloody Patches<\/b> The fish&#8217;s gills will take on a red or lilac color, making them look like it&#8217;s bleeding. As the problem progresses, the fish&#8217;s tissues will begin to deteriorate, evidenced by red streaks or bloody patches on their body and fins caused by ammonia burns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I know if my betta has ammonia poisoning?How do you fix ammonia poisoning in a fish tank?How do you know if your betta fish has ammonia poisoning?Can a betta survive ammonia poisoning?What does fish ammonia poisoning look like?Can a fish recover from ammonia poisoning?How did my fish get ammonia poisoning?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190894","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190894"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190894"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190894\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190894"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190894"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190894"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}