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
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Lone Fish
I’m amazed by how well Fanny is doing alone in my 50 gal tank. This is the first time in her life (of 8 years) she’s been alone and she’s active and going about her usual business of picking at the algae scrubber, swimming all over the tank and riding the jets like she hasn’t… Continue reading Lone Fish
Goldfish trouble
Goldfish trouble after moving fish Goldfish trouble first began a few weeks ago when I moved fish from 2 gallon to 5 gallon set up. The new set up has a filtering system, and there is gravel on the bottom. I feed two or three times a day. The fish are each close to 2… Continue reading Goldfish trouble
Goldfish looking sickly
What are your water parameters GH, KH, pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite and nitrates? Test kit on order. Describe your set up (size, height, filters and pumps, substrate, decorations) 20 gallon, 18″ tall, HOB filter, not sure what substrate is, two plastic plants, clay flower pot for the fish to hide in. How many inches of… Continue reading Goldfish looking sickly
Algae
Hi Venus, I caught the goldfish eating algae. It’s back, too. Like a vengeance. Some spots are brown some are green. I looked to see if it actually got some and it sure did. Fishes are doing great, thanks to your support. I always try to tell people about the pump. Nobody seems to bite,… Continue reading Algae
Jonesing
I’m going through fancy goldfish withdrawl. lol I’ve lost all the fancies I’ve bought over the last 5 years or so. None of them lived two years in my tank, although I tried to be the best fish keeper I could be. There have been seven or so of them; all beautiful, all very expensive… Continue reading Jonesing
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
Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen cycle explained in depth STEP 2 Buy the Book Nitrogen cycle explained covers the event from beginning to end. The cycle is vital to the well being of our fish, and if you don’t understand it, your fish are at risk of being poisoned. Goldfish produce a tremendous amount of waste which converts to… Continue reading Nitrogen Cycle
Goldfish Koi Maintenance
Goldfish Koi Maintenance and more Goldfish Koi maintenance and care is a topic that is widely discussed, and everyone seems to have a different opinion. Goldfish have a reputation of being easy to keep. Buy a bowl, fish flakes, and you’re good to go, however, such is not the case. No matter what type of… Continue reading Goldfish Koi Maintenance
Back to the basics. Need help with sick fish.. Here is the full story.
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.