Definition: Alkalosis is a condition in which the pH of the water is too high (above 8.5 to 9.0). The skin of the fish will have a turbid, milky appearance. Other symptoms may include skin shedding or erosion, gill erosion, and fraying fins. Steps must be taken to lower the pH. The opposite condition is acidosis.
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By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com
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