they both have red spots on their heads...what does that mean?
2006-09-21 16:34:36 · 11 answers · asked by lucky 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Are the spots only on the head? My first guess is Ammonia burns. Do you change your water often? Is your tank overcrowded? (the rule of thumb for goldfish is 10 gallons per fish because they produce so much waste and grow to be pretty large). It could also be hole in head disease. It's easier if you go to this forum and try to diagnose by the description and photos provided there. It's difficult since I can't ask and you can't answer. :) It's a great forum for goldfish owners.
The link provided below will take you directly to the disease diagnosis thread. Good luck!
2006-09-23 07:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by Soramdara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in no way a fish expert. If the spots are new then they could be a few things. Parasites which with some water additives will go away, Or maybe a water problem have you checked you Ph levels. I know with some fish if the nitrates or phosphates or amonia is high they will develop spots like that where they are bleeding out internally. Good luck test the water first. Then treat for parasites.
2006-09-21 16:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by lizard lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peas besides as different vegetables are great additions on your goldies foodstuff recurring and should no longer be reserved purely for situations of sickness. protecting him on a foodstuff recurring with vegetables and flakes is great on your fish all 12 months around. additionally, be certain there is not any such this as overfeeding goldfish. Goldfish don't have stomaches so their bodies could desire to attempt to technique their intake of foodstuff quicker than they eliminate it it is why human beings think of they are pigs and grimy fish. they are purely diverse. they actually could desire to be fed smaller quantities thrice an afternoon. back to the pink spots.Anchor worms will provide your fish pink form circles. See in case you will discover a white form of computer virus protruding from it extremely is scales. if no longer pink blotches, spots or ulcers shows inflammation from grimy water or bacterial an infection. probability is it extremely is bacterial. Water ameliorations are the wonderful on your fish besides as meds for the an infection.
2016-10-17 10:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish change colors as they age. But, to be on the safe side, add one tablespoon of salt for freshwater fish for every 5 gallons of tank water. If there is something causing the color change, this will help your fish to overcome it.
A
2006-09-22 05:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be getting bit by a very tiny parasite, get a magnifying glass & look carefully in the tank.
2006-09-21 16:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by marta n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "Ick", a fungus that your goldfish gets from dirty water. Change your goldfish water often and add a few drops of "Ick-stop" you can find in any pet supply.
2006-09-21 16:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
a parisite condition. youcan treat it with medcine from the pet shop
2006-09-21 16:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by mojo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it look like coloring or more like a disease?
why don't you add some aquarium salt to your tank as
a preventative
2006-09-21 20:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just genetics. it doesn't mean anything. the same thing that determines coat color in dogs and cats is the same thing that determines fish scale coloring.
2006-09-21 16:36:00 · answer #9 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be bacteria or it's just changing the look
2006-09-21 16:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by KEYSHA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋