gfe Blog FORUM Buy the book gfe FORUM blog for members is a place to chat, get advice or help with your goldfish or Koi. Create a post pertaining to goldfish and or Koi. Write about an issue you’re having and get help from our members and gfe admin. Tell us about your own experiences,… Continue reading gfe forum
Goldfish with I think empacted eggs
I have a 240 gal tank with 4 fancies, 2 boys 2 girls. Before Christmas one of the girls was experiencing buoyancy problems floating 45′ with tail up, this went away then soon after I found some baby fry. I didn’t see the eggs I guess most were eaten. I now have 2 baby goldfish… Continue reading Goldfish with I think empacted eggs
pineconing and red blotches
What are your water parameters GH, KH, pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite and nitrates I used 9 in 1 test strips all was normal except the pH was only 6.2. I added API proper pH 7.0 4 days ago and raised the ph to 7 Describe your set up (size, height, filters and pumps, substrate, decorations)… Continue reading pineconing and red blotches
Goldfish has gotten swollen, losing ability to swim upright.
My Goldfish, Sponge Bob is about 5 years old, its went from a fry rescue to a somewhat regular-sized goldfish that jumped out of the tank twice in its lifetime, once in its infancy that I was able to toss back in right away, the second time it jumped out it was during the winter… Continue reading Goldfish has gotten swollen, losing ability to swim upright.
Abscess
Hi there! Fanny has a small abscess above her right eye. I’m thinking salt bath? She was last salted a few months ago when she had fin rot on her tail. She’s still my only fish, so could do the tank, but that’s probably overkill, do you think? For the bath, is it one tblspn… Continue reading Abscess
Sick Oranda
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My Golden Friend
Seven years ago now, I brought home my Oranda Goldfish. After finally convincing my parents that I was responsible enough to have a pet fish, my dad and I made our way to Pets at Home, where we purchased all the necessary equipment and proceeded to pick out a fish. Before we could take a… Continue reading My Golden Friend
Goldfish loosing color
Hi everyone, Hope you all are well. It’s been a few weeks since I dropped in. One of my bug eyed goldfish was pure black. Over the past few months it’s loosing color and turning golden color. Is this normal? I think the name of the breed is fantail. The other one just like it… Continue reading Goldfish loosing color
Effects of Phosphates on Goldfish
Effects of phosphates on goldfish can lead to organ failure In the past I’ve written about organ failure, and the various substances that lead to the condition, however, I’ve recently learned that phosphates can also be included on the list. Most of us have phosphorus in our tap water, and most of use tap water… Continue reading Effects of Phosphates on Goldfish