CodKing Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Over the whole earthquake period I've had a Celestial Goldfish go through hell. The poor guy has black ammonia burns all over him and some of them don't seem to be clearing up, even after a good couple of months. He happily eats and hangs out with the other fish. He does however occasionally gasp at the surface for long periods and then goes back swimming happily again. The tank has plenty of surface movement and large airstone on at all times. Water parameters have been perfect for at least 2 months. Is there any hope for him, or can ammonia burns be permanent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I believe it can do permanent damage and not sure what there is you can do for it :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 some burns can be permanent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thought that might be the case. He seems happy enough, pretty sad to see him so beat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 i have seen some pretty bad burns heal well over time i think it deoends on how deep the burn is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'll give him every chance I can. I guess he gasps because his gills are damaged, I hope at least they get better. I might try a sort of 'mole map' and compare in a few weeks, see if there is any progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 NH3 tends to do a lot of damage to the gills and I am not sure if that is repairable. Since it is still alive it may not be too bad. All you can do is try to maintain good water conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 :-? The tank is @ 23C as I've got a couple of plants in there. I might try him in a cold tank by himself and see if he breathes easier. Thanks for the input all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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