Are bright red gills bad?

[Mrfishfrenzee]

is bright red gills bad? if so how can i fix it?

 

[VioletEmber]

Although we need more information to be specific- red gills are usually a sign of ammonia poisoning.

 

[blert]

Fill in the blanks...

Tank size __.
Filter __.
Stock __.
Ammonia level __.
Nitrite level __.
Nitrate level __.
PH __.
Temperature __.

 

[blert]

See your other thread. No need to do multiple posts.

 

[Mrfishfrenzee]

tank size__. 25 gallon
Filter __.aqua clear30 power filter
Stock __.10 guppys
Ammonia level __.i don't know
Nitrite level __.i don't know
Nitrate level __.i don;t know
PH __.7.6
Temperature __.79

______________

 

[blert]

Then you need to do a large PWC ASAP. At least 50% then wait an hour and do another one.

Do you have a test kit? You NEED to know the levels of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.

Also, when was this tank set up?

 

[DragonFish71]

Threads merged

 

[MandyINCo]

Gee, you still didn't get a test kit huh mrfish?? We told you time after time that your ammonia and nitrite levels were most likely very high. I told you that you needed to do at least a 50% water change every day until you got a test kit. I told you that ammonia and nitrite are toxic for fish. Red gills are a clear sign of ammonia poisoning. Your fish breathe in water. Breathing ammonia in is like us breathing fire.

 

[HeatherW]

so in answer to your question.... yes bright red gills are bad.
how to fix it.... for you I think daily water changes of at least 50%

good luck! hope you get that test kit soon - made a huge difference for me! about $15 - 20 online at amazon