Kidney failure causes bloated goldfish
Kidney failure is to blame for bloated goldfish due to fluids building up in the body. The tissue, all the other organs, even the intestinal tract is affected if the kidneys stop or slow function. There are many causes of kidney failure, and they may be impossible to trace. We can narrow it down to chemicals, salt and medications. The goldfish industry relies heavily on these substances
Goldfish organ failure
The very substances you use to keep fish safe from chlorine found in tap water, to keep your fish safe from ammonia, nitrite and nitrates are made up of harmful chemicals; the lesser of two evils. Some foods are culprit as well. Many goldfish keepers feed nothing but peas to oversensitive fish. Peas contain purines which are fine for healthy fish, but less is more. Goldfish fed too many peas may soon develop weakened kidneys
Feeding goldfish peas
When a goldfish is showing signs of illness, we go racing off to the pet shop for medications. These medications are made up of dangerous chemicals that can destroy the friendly bugs in your set, as well as pushing the sick fish over the edge. The last thing a fish suffering from kidney failure needs is a heavy dosage of harsh chemicals
Read the 10 Steps to Goldfish Keeping to learn more about feeding