It might not be blood, but that's what it looks like. He's still eating and otherwise not acting too strangely, but I'm concerned. Does anybody with experience with goldfish know if there's anything I can do?
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2006-08-01 14:10:39 · 9 answers · asked by The Nerd 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Hey, Steve T, you insensitive schmuck! I've had this goldfish for 4 years, and he was a frickin' wedding present! I've seen him grow from about an inch to more than 4 inches. Goldfish can live for more than 20 years. Why don't you go flush something important to you down the toilet??? Maybe your brain? Nah, it don't seem that important to you.
2006-08-01 14:23:04 · update #1
Wow!! I have never personally witnessed this but have heard it has something to do with worms under the scales... Please go to this website and scroll down to two or three sections. It can be treated as noted in the URL listed below... I hope you can get it remedied
http://www.goldfishinfo.com/ailment2.htm#worms
Also.. this is a good article (website) that you should possibly print out and keep so in case other problems arise, you would be apprised of the problems.
2006-08-01 14:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it discolored like a bruise? He may have ran into something or got stuck behind a decoration (opportunity here to evaluate your decoration placement). He may have some slight hemorrhaging which would cause some discoloration.
If it looks veiny- check the tail and fins- then it is a symptom of septicemia. This is caused by poor water conditions, try a 25% water change every 3 days for a couple weeks. It should clear up.
If it looks like an open wound then it is an ulcer. He may have scraped himself on something in the tank. To prevent secondary infections make sure the water is perfect. Do consistent 25% water changes and keep an eye on your water parameters.
Fish are very resilient if they are in healthy water. If you make sure you are providing him with a healthy ecosystem then he will kick what ever he has got.
If you want to medicate- if he is eating and swimming around then I wouldn't- a great medication is Melafix, it can be used with Pimafix. They will help with most fish ailments and they are very gentle. Whenever you add medicine the level of oxygen in the water drops, if you don't have one you may need to add an air stone.
This website has images of many fish ailments-you may be able to diagnose your baby little better.
http://2cah.com/pandora/Disease.html
Good luck!
2006-08-01 16:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
does he have tankmates? or sharp objects in the tank that could have caused him to bleed?
it has happened to my goldfish before, but his scales were changing color due to mating season (according to vet).
if you don't see any improvement or if it gets worst, call a vet (even if it sounds silly because he's just a fish) or go to a fish store with knowledgable staff who can recommend an antibiotic. if the latter is the case, you'll have to set up a separate hospital tank.
2006-08-01 14:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by charwants2know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my goldfish looked red after someone(will not state name) hit him with the net when taking the fish out of the water 2 change the water in the tank. did u hit the fish or some one or something hit the fish?
2006-08-01 15:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
undecided probable regular for A gold fish of that age to lose scales or became being bullied. gold fish do no longer in many cases stay too be that outdated despite if I had one which lived 8 years and you ought to truly see even though it. you ought to call the puppy keep and notice if it,s regular yet i'm undecided in the event that they'd do something approximately it if there became . wish your acquaintances ok
2016-12-10 19:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there any other animals living with ur goldfish?? cause my goldfish died because the other goldfish was beating it up and the scales where turning purple and there was white stuff on its tail. it was also swimming sideways.... anways.... good luck!
2006-08-01 15:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be okay. That happened to my fish not too long ago, and it healed in 3 days. It should be okay, but don't count on it.
2006-08-02 04:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this IS good advice. it's a darn goldfish. get another one. no sense paying for dr.'s bills and medicine and food when you can flush this one and get another for 40 cents.
2006-08-01 14:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
its alright if not get a new one
2006-08-01 15:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by jody n 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋