Fish left unattended can survive Recently, I had to leave my fish without care or maintenance. I had no idea when or if I would get them back. There was someone there in the house, however, that someone cared nothing about the fish. I couldn’t take them with me. Inconsistent feedings and inconsistent water changes would… Continue reading Fish left unattended
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Test Water Parameters
Test water parameters to make sure your fish are safe STEP 9 Buy the Books Test water parameters if you want to know the real story about your fish water. Tests are difficult to read, requiring a little practice. Test strips are less expensive, however, and found to be accurate with comparable readings to the more preferred… Continue reading Test Water Parameters
Oxygenating Water
Oxygenating Water takes more than a bubble wand STEP 6 Buy the Book Oxygenating water will take much more than a bubble wand. By method of diffusion, moving water pulls oxygen from the air above its surface, oxygenating it, although, the water must be free. On the list of these items that take up space, keeping oxygen… Continue reading Oxygenating Water
Goldfish Floating 45 degree angle
Buy the Books Goldfish floating 45 degree angle nose down Goldfish floating 45 degree angle indicates a female impacted eggs. Females develop eggs with or without the presence of males, however, they often have trouble releasing the eggs on their own. Males play a very important role. This is why goldfish and Koi should not be kept… Continue reading Goldfish Floating 45 degree angle
Goldfish hole head
Goldfish hole head that started as an abscess Buy the book Goldfish hole head is a serious condition that often leads to death. The condition is caused by bad bacteria infection. In most cases, it’s a sign that the tank or pond water isn’t properly maintained; the water quality poor. The aquarium set ups sold… Continue reading Goldfish hole head
Goldfish Keeping
Learn all about goldfish keeping and Koi Buy the book Goldfish keeping is a most enjoyable hobby if you learn how to care for them properly. It’s a myth that goldfish can be kept successfully in bowls. Goldfish grow rapidly throughout their lives and they require growing room. It’s also a myth that goldfish do not need… Continue reading Goldfish Keeping
Goldfish Torn Fins
Goldfish torn fins and missing scales Buy the Book Goldfish torn fins may be in water infected with bad bacteria and or in water low oxygen and low in general hardness. GH is made up of magnesium and calcium. These are minerals our goldfish and koi both need for good health, but bad bacteria can also… Continue reading Goldfish Torn Fins
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 bottom sitting
Goldfish bottom sitting and will not eat Buy the book Goldfish bottom sitting is a symptom shared by a few various conditions, such as pressure caused by nitrates or super saturated gases. Another less common symptom, sometimes referred to as a sinking issue, is the absence of waste in the tract Goldfish sinking bottom Fish suffering… Continue reading Goldfish bottom sitting
Dying Goldfish
Dead or dying goldfish Buy the book Dying goldfish or a dying Koi is devastating. The fish may be in water low in oxygen and mineral value or it may be in water that is high in ammonia, nitrite or nitrates. Some goldfish die because their fish house is infected with bad bacteria and so… Continue reading Dying Goldfish