Goldfish wasting away may be infected with worms
Symptoms: Goldfish is concave looking, but has healthy appetite and is well fed
Goldfish wasting away may be infected with internal parasites, which are typically introduced into an aquarium or pond by live foods. Although feeding worms and small fish or shrimp is a healthy food source, there’s a risk involved. Internal parasites could contain bad bacteria or parasites. A parasite is a life form that must have a host to survive, and in this case, the host is your goldfish or Koi
Goldfish losing weight
Worms and bad bacteria alike are easy to eliminate using natural remedies, and easily discouraged by feeding foods that contain natural antibiotics such as gel food or peas marinated in garlic water
Goldfish worms
Another reason goldfish lose weight, calcium and magnesium (GH) levels may be low. Loss of scales combined with shredded fins and diminishing appetites are all symptoms. Test GH; made up of calcium and magnesium. The comfort zone is 200 to 400 ppm. Use Epsom salt (pure magnesium) to raise levels
Goldfish eating losing weight
In most locations, magnesium levels are low in tap water due to lack of mineral in the ground. Calcium is more plentiful around the world, although, if your levels are extremely low, add calcium also. Two parts magnesium; one part calcium make up GH
Goldfish wasting away
Goldfish concave looking
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Author: Brenda Rand