Please help. I have had goldfish most of my life with little to no problems. Boy was I lucky…. 7 years ago I moved out to the middle of Wisconsin farm country. I had a few near tragedies over first few years. Then out of nowhere in 2016 my largest comet’s veins in his tail… Continue reading Back to the basics. Need help with sick fish.. Here is the full story.
Category: Goldfish Koi Health Issues
Goldfish Koi health issues
Goldfish Koi distress or poor health may be caused by a variety of reasons. The water quality may be poor; low in oxygen and or mineral value. Issues may be related to toxins produced in the nitrogen cycle, or improper feeding habitsWhatever your fish’s issues, copy and past the questions below into your post, and answer each one if possible, and we’ll advise accordingly. Create a post listing symptoms; answer questions below1. What are your water parameters GH, KH, pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite and nitrates2. Describe your set up (size, height, filters and pumps, substrate, decorations)3. How many inches of goldfish do you have collectively?4. Is your fish house enclosed?5. What and how often do you feed?6. Describe maintenance routine7. Have you used medications or salt recently?8. Do you understand the nitrogen cycle?9. Describe behavior and or symptoms10. How long have you had your fish and or fish house set up?
Sick Ryukin
Sick Ryukin floating Sick ryukin has been floating off and on for over a month. He has 2-3 good days then 1-2 days when he hangs at the surface, dorsal out of the water, looking miserable, with limp fins. I think it’s digestion related. He doesn’t appear to be pooping much at all. Cure sick… Continue reading Sick Ryukin
Hello! and Sick Fish
Hi Venus, I know – it has been a while. I’m going to keep this short, as I just lost my post and want to test.
Lethargic goldfish
Lethargic goldfish isn’t happy Lethargic goldfish is staying in one spot of the tank. He has been this way for about 1 month now. He still moves to feed but returns to the same spot and when watching him, his breathing appears very slow. We are going to buy a test kit this evening and… Continue reading Lethargic goldfish
Pictures of bumps
Here are the bumps in pics. Also the new droopy tail appearance.
Bulging Eye
Bulging eye goldfish emergency Bulging eye on goldfish 911. What brought me to your site was one of my fish having a bulging eye. This started months ago, or so it seems, but at first it was nothing alarming because another one got this (both eyes) but it went away. It took a while but… Continue reading Bulging Eye
2 Koi Ponds. High Nitrates
I visited my dad’s friend’s 2 outdoor ponds today and here are the parameters: 2700gallon pond, 5.2ft 33 large koi, pond 2 years old: KH 65 GH 20 – 40 Ammonia 0.1 Nitrite 0.1 – 0.3 Nitrate 50+ (under 100) One fish in the large pond has bulging red eyes, another has a big bulge… Continue reading 2 Koi Ponds. High Nitrates
Continuing treatment of Fortune
Hi, We have been treating Fortune since April 13, 2017, when the fish was being sucked on by a Pleco that has since been rehomed. We have changed all things in the tank to optimal set-up, we have changed our water changing schedule and methods, we have done every possible treatment including two weeks in… Continue reading Continuing treatment of Fortune
Sick Koi
Sick Koi but good water parameters in outdoor Koi Pond?? Hello, I’m currently babysitting my parents’ outdoor koi pond and will be doing so for about 2 weeks. It’s quite a large pond (10,000 gallons and spans half of our backyard). We have several large koi (length of adult forearm) and several smaller goldfish (length of… Continue reading Sick Koi
Moving a Nitrate sensitive fish
Hello, After having successfully treated my sick fish with you I wanted to ask your advice for moving. I have observed the following sensitivities and requirements for my fish. 1- Roughly 5% of the tank water evaporates every 1-2 days, If I let it evaporate anymore, the fish gets Nitrate shock. 2- If I change… Continue reading Moving a Nitrate sensitive fish