Preparation Becomes the "Leeway" That Protects Life. A First Aid Kit for When "What If" Happens.
Living with goldfish, one day a sudden change in their physical condition may visit them...Hello, I'm Juane*.
Today, I would like to talk about the "Goldfish First Aid Kit" to protect goldfish and ourselves in case of emergency, and the state of mind that preparation brings.
The "Three Sacred Treasures" Supporting Life
There are three things you want to keep on hand so that you can act immediately when you notice signs of illness.
1. Pure Salt(for 0.5 % Salt Bath): An essential item to help "self-healing power" as mentioned before.Let's always have pure salt without additives.
2. Spare Heater : Depending on the type of disease, it is necessary to keep the water temperature constant and raise it slightly to suppress the activity of bacteria and parasites.Even if you don't usually use it, having one spare will be a reassuring ally.
3. Isolation Tank(Bucket or plastic case is acceptable) : A place to separate the sick child from other friends and let them rest quietly.A compact space where water management is easy and goldfish can calm down is more suitable than a large aquarium.
Holding a "Shield" Named Knowledge
Just as important as preparing tools is knowing the grounds for "why it is necessary".For example, why 0.5 % salt ? Why keep the water temperature constant ? By correctly understanding the mechanism, not just because "someone said so", you can make the best decision without hesitation in case of emergency.That calm judgment becomes the best shield to protect the life of goldfish.
To Protect Quiet Daily Life
It is best not to use the first aid kit, but by keeping it on hand, daily observation becomes deeper and calmer.Accepting "what if" within "always".I think the weight of life is equal for any creature...
Scientific Basis for 0.5 % Salt Bath : By matching the salt concentration of the body fluid of goldfish(about 0.5 % ~0.6 %), which are freshwater fish, the energy required for osmotic pressure adjustment can be significantly reduced.This makes it possible to concentrate energy on the individual's inherent immune function and tissue repair.
Temperature Homeostasis : Sudden changes in water temperature cause autonomic nervous system disorders and shock in fish, which are poikilotherms.Heating by a heater and maintaining a constant temperature stabilize enzyme activity in the living body and help suppress the proliferation of pathogens and normalize metabolism.
Significance of Isolation Breeding : In addition to preventing the spread of infectious diseases, isolating individuals eliminates interference from other fish and maintaining rest in a low energy state is a factor that increases the recovery rate clinically.
