Buy the Books Goldfish gasping surface could indicate oxygen deprivation Most goldfish keepers believe water is oxygenated by means of an air pump; a bubbler, but such is not the case. Water absorbs oxygen by method of diffusion; when oxygen is pulled from the air by a moving surface. In order for this to event… Continue reading Goldfish gasping surface
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Goldfish looks pine cone
Buy the Books Goldfish looks pine cone indicates it may have fever or water is too warm Goldfish looks pine cone, or has raised scales is the fish making an effort to cool its body temperature. Referred to as pine-coning, it may be in water that is too warm, or it may have infection. Goldfish are cold blooded and cannot… Continue reading Goldfish looks pine cone
Goldfish Bloated
Goldfish bloated may be suffering from organ failure Buy the book Goldfish bloated is a symptom caused by kidney failure. Organ failure is common in the industry due to the overuse of salt and chemicals in the industry. The breeders use these products to reduce the risk of bad bacteria and parasite infection. The goldfish keeper uses the same… Continue reading Goldfish Bloated
Red patches goldfish
Buy the Book Red patches goldfish and red veins in tail fin Red patches goldfish or broken blood vessels exhibited is a sign of nitrite poisoning; the second toxin to be converted in the nitrogen cycle, with nitrates being the end result. Both toxins are created by living organisms, however, ammonia is the first toxin to form;… Continue reading Red patches goldfish
Goldfish turning white
Goldfish turning white with clamped fins may be caused by ammonia or KH poisoning Buy the book Goldfish turning white may be caused by ammonia poisoning. Ammonia is the first toxin to form in the nitrogen cycle. Ammonia is created from waste, and is only present when there is an absence of beneficial bacteria in the… Continue reading Goldfish turning white
Toxic Tap Water
Toxic tap water isn’t as uncommon as you might think Toxin tap water can be found in large cities, small towns and country homes. Most of us live in regions that have safe drinking water right from the tap. Our cities go to great lengths and expense to make sure of it. Engineers monitor, filter… Continue reading Toxic Tap Water
Using Water Treatment
Using water treatment is a necessary evil for some Using water treatment is a necessary evil for some of us. There’s a wide variety of brands and types of water treatments available these days. Unfortunately for our fish, most of us don’t know how to use them or why we should or shouldn’t. Many fish… Continue reading Using Water Treatment
Releasing goldfish
Is it okay, releasing goldfish into the wild or are we doing our fish and our community an injustice? It’s been a hot topic of debate for some time, and like every discussion, there are two sides to the coin. Should we be releasing goldfish? A lot of people don’t realize that the tiny goldfish… Continue reading Releasing goldfish
Goldfish Distress
Goldfish distress please help Goldfish distress need help. We inherited a goldfish from a friend who was moving out of state. The fish lived in a bowl which I immediately upgraded, however, the kids wanted to add two very small tropical fish (I think red fin?). Goldfish was very happy in 10 gallon tank and doing well… Continue reading Goldfish Distress
Difference between goldfish Koi
Do you know the difference between goldfish Koi? Do you know the difference between goldfish Koi. Both species descended from the rivers in China, although Koi were adopted by the Japanese, where they were first bred for their coloration and kept in ponds. We often see Koi sold at the pet shops. Sometimes they’re in… Continue reading Difference between goldfish Koi