I have a couple of goldfish in my pond which are losing pigmentation. They are turning albino! They seem quite happy - they are feeding and breeding. They are 2/3 years old and 5 inches up to the tail. Everything in the pond is thriving and there have been no new fish/plants for 2 years.
Is this normal? Is it permanent? Is there any treatment?
2006-07-28 23:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by hippoterry2005 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Strangely enough...goldfish do change colors..A lot of it has to do with what they are fed. They need a certain kind of algae to maintain a bright color (called spirullina) even then they still might change. It could be a permanent change, but it wouldn't hurt to try a different food to see. Don't expect any results right away.
2006-07-29 06:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact same problem with my goldfish. I investigated it by calling the vet, asking friends with fish, going to the library, changing the food.... There was no solution in sight until finally a bought a book by jack handy entitled "how to spray paint fish". It changed my life.
2006-07-29 06:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by tricky k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish will start to lose their color and turn white when they are not getting enough sunlight. Make sure they get some sunshine (or artificial light) for some time during the day.
2006-07-29 19:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Zoer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can happen with age in goldfish next time buy golden orf's they stay gold.
2006-07-29 06:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need expert advice on the matter they might be able to tell you what is wrong with them or it might be a simple case of your fish are old.
2006-07-29 07:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by carebear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find some one that specializes in this sort of thing.
start with the breeder who sold you the fish!
2006-07-29 06:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by john john 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its just a stage of their life. Have you changed their eating habits?
2006-07-29 06:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by Julia C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea, sorry
2006-07-29 06:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by happylittletoes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋