my goldfish hes a fairly big guy,he recently developed red markings on his\her body.I think maybe they are bruises ,but i dont know where they came from.am i wrong does anyone know or can anyone enlighted me please .
2006-07-31 06:40:41 · 20 answers · asked by sian 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
hes in an aqurian big tank with only
6 other fish sooooo lots of space for him.i look after them well.
2006-07-31 06:47:15 · update #1
Fish can sometimes get infections or sickness like any other animal. You can go to a pet store and describe to the fish salesman what it looks like and you may be able to find some medicine that you can put in the water. Hope this helps!
2006-07-31 06:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The red areas on the goldfish's body or finds can be caused by several reasons. They can by due to poor water quality and low oxygen levels due to overcrowding. Also due to parasites, or bacterial infection. (septicemia)
Do a partial water change, check your filter. Most people think that goldfish are a relatively easy fish and can take a lot of abuse, but it really isn't true. They need extremely good water quality.
2006-07-31 07:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fish could have developed Ulcers.Without further details it's difficult to diagnose. Pet shops sell very good anti-ulcer treatment,I recommend you talk to a fish specialist, who may be able to help further.Also check the water temperature, and do not add new fish. A rise in tank temp. increases bacterial growth,this occurs in these extreme hot spells.
Aquarium-Salt is a useful product.
2006-07-31 08:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sue H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a big enormous goldfish ive had for 5 yrs,hes got marks on him like bruises and i was a bit worried,but i noticed them weeks ago and he seems fine.Hes on his own in a big tank.
2006-08-01 00:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your goldfish is ready to lay eggs, best to leave other types of fish in another tank , keep the goldfishes together.
2006-07-31 06:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by chp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change da water every 3 day put half of cap of peroxide water, and take out carbon, and increase the air. Dont feed him for 24 hours. Take out the gravel, and the dirt that is under the gravel, then after 3 days, put cold water. Good luck:D
2006-07-31 08:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had goldfish before. The fish is probably fine. to explane the red markings it is probably just part of its natural coloring. Don't worry one bit.
2006-07-31 06:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some fish hit there self in the glass walla because they see there reflection ..so maybe its just that it hits itself ..and if they are white spots then its sick and that water is not clean ..good luck and i hope ur fishy gets well soon
2006-07-31 06:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by hustler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have stones in the bottom of the tank, your fish could of scraped him/herself on them.
It happens to my fish alot.
Don't worry.
2006-07-31 06:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by KEANE FAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might be bruies if so it might be running into stuff thats in the tank if thats the reson u might need a bigger tank or somthing else might be wrong.
2006-07-31 06:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋