Okay, my sisters' Goldfish has gone white (there's about 5 other fish, just 1 has gone white).. she recons it's something to do with being a dominent fish, I think differently.
I've read alot to do with fish being in the dark makes a fishes Pigments go white, but why has only 1 fish gone white? (not to mention the light's nearly on all the time).
Any suggestions or reason to why this has happened?
The fish tank is rather large (just below a meter long and about 1 ft. in depth and 1.5 ft. height).
Thanks,
Dys.
2007-03-05 04:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I said the light's nearly on all the time..
It's often from about 6am to 6pm..
I spoke with my sister and we both agree it may be a very old fish ('cause we've had a a while and it's quite large).
Thanks all who've explained a few possibilities!
2007-03-05 05:20:02 · update #1
goldfish do go white, for the same reason we go grey! not all goldfish will, but you do see this, and it's natural, nothing to worry about.
the light shouldn't be on all the time, fishies need nighttime too!
2007-03-05 04:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by catx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answer, and the light should be off at least 12 hours for sleepies and for the algae not to build up and also to let the water temp. return to a normal temp.
2007-03-05 13:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by Brandie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fashion conscious.
White is the in colour baby!
2007-03-05 13:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably old.
2007-03-05 20:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Aqua101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋