My orange and white oranda has changed colors over the weekend while I was gone. most of it's body is spotted with brown. It's a young fish, so I considered that it might be more wild type than I foresaw, but there was no brown prior to this weekend. Possible fungus? I did notice a worm looking creature in the tank before I left, but decided it was feces. I found it in the filter when I just cleaned, not decomposed at all, and it was definitely once living. Could it have transferred some type of parasite? Any help would be vastly appreciated.
2006-07-04 16:18:47 · 5 answers · asked by farfromfl 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Goldfish can get something called ammonia burn. The spots will look more black than brown and they are usually on the edges fins as well as the body. This goes away after a while with frequent water changes(2 times a week). If the spots are only on the body it probably has a internal bacterial infection. They sell Marycyn-Two for that at the pet store(Mardel products are the best meds to use because you can use 2 together if you have to). If you think it's parasites then you can use Coppersafe(kills parasites) and Marycyn-Two(prevents secondary infection) together. Good Luck
2006-07-04 18:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by astarvingartist 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most goldfish change colors. It is possible to get worms in the tank from excess foods, sometimes they will reside in the filter itself, and on canister and hang on back filtration it is good to wash out the unit on occasion. There are many differant types of parasites, a good bit that will atach to the fish like anchor worms. You might want to research freshwater parasites online for referance. You might also want to have your water chemistry tested to be on the safe side, but most fungus are cottony white, although bad water conditions cause fungal problems.
2006-07-04 23:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by talisy77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most fish fungus' that I have encountered are fuzzy, white spots. This sounds more like parasite cysts.
I would try a salt water dip on the fish.
2006-07-04 23:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a lot of fish-especially the goldfish group that change color as they mature There are a lot of tropical fish that look completely different older than when they were younger. It doesnt really sound like that was a worm as whent here is one---there are more
2006-07-05 22:47:39 · answer #4 · answered by gInber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is quite possible that you juat simply dont have the right light over the take to make the fish the birght colors. and also try feeding him tetramin color enhancing foods to bring out all the cool colors again. I have out door pond and my fish are happy heatlhy and very brightly colored I use tetramin sinking granuales to keep their color alive. And they are just ordinary $1.25 Wal-Mart fish. they have developed beautiful shades of gold and yellow and black and white all spoty. so try a special light bulb for incresing fish color and feed them tetramin color enhancing foods and the colors may come back. If you are afraid it has fungus treat the tank. But i think its color just faided.
2006-07-05 00:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by naightengale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋