Please help my fish Please help. I’m fairly new to this hobby, however having learned the hard way, and losing many common/comet goldfish along the way…… I am still confused as to why my goldfish can be happy one day and listless the next day. We’ve had our 3 goldfish for over 2 years living… Continue reading Please Help!
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?
Big lump goldfish
Big lump goldfish opposite side Big lump goldfish on the opposite side now and it’s large. Over the last 2 weeks I have done: Back to back garlic in the tank Mint in the tank Baths: 2 weeks ago: garlic and salt (2), mint and h2o2, h2o2 and 1 tsp salt, just h2o2 last night,… Continue reading Big lump goldfish
Goldfish Dropsy
Goldfish dropsy caused by organ failure Buy the book Goldfish dropsy caused by organ failure. Symptoms are bloating. When you see a bloated goldfish or Koi it’s a sign of organ failure. Often referred to as dropsy, the kidneys aren’t doing their job, and fluids begin building up in the fish’s tissue. An older fish may be… Continue reading Goldfish Dropsy
Goldfish Distress
Goldfish distress please help Goldfish distress need help. We inherited a goldfish from a friend who was moving out of state. The fish lived in a bowl which I immediately upgraded, however, the kids wanted to add two very small tropical fish (I think red fin?). Goldfish was very happy in 10 gallon tank and doing well… Continue reading Goldfish Distress
Goldfish Bottom aquarium floor
Goldfish on bottom of aquarium floor The past few weeks I have been having problems with my goldfish on bottom of aquarium. I have maintained my water parameters (kh=137, gh=322, ph=8.15, nitrates=5ish; no nitrate, chlorine, or ammonia) the water is Crystal clear and temp is about 71-72. There is no sign of fun damage and the… Continue reading Goldfish Bottom aquarium floor