i have 3 goldfish in a tank and i have had them now for 4 years. they have always been fine with no illnesses. until today. One of my fish had developed black patches on its face, small patches on its body and it is tipped around it's fins. i am good with animals but have no idea what is going on with my fish. got any suggestions what i should do. should i seperate it from the other fish? the other 2 fish look fine, with no black spots just gold.
2007-03-12 06:48:37 · 13 answers · asked by Laila's Mummy! 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
Which do the spots appear like - a coloration of the body and fins, or definite black dots (like ich, but black)?
If it's coloration, it could be related to ammonia, as Paige said. Have you done a water test or water change recently? It could also ba a normal color change related to genetics, particularly if the lighting instesity over the tank has increased.
If this looks like small black "pustules", have you added any plants or wood to the tank recently? There is a freshwater fluke whith a larval stage similar to this. This usually is seen on wild fish, but could have been introduced to your tank in some way. These won't harm your fish.
In the box below is a diagnostic chart of fish diseases. You can look up ammonia poisoning to see if your fish has other symptoms of this and "black spot" which is the fluke.
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2016-04-22 09:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly, black spots on goldfish are actually burn wounds from ammonia spikes. Over-crowding, poor water conditions and over-feeding can lead to ammonia burns and persistent ammonia spikes are lethal to the fish. There is also a "black-spot disease" caused by snails. This is more common in ponds but if you purchase your goldie from a fish store where snail infestations are prominent, this could be the source of your problem. A salt dip is recommended and frequent water changes necessary. There is no over-the-counter medication for this disease.
2007-03-12 09:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by PaIgE c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it's a disease called black spot you can get treatment for it but you have to act quick you did the right thing to protect the others but treat the water any way there may be a presents all ready
2007-03-12 07:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by raymond b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 21:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just add rocksalt and improve water quality observe for a week if there is an imporvement do daily water change of 10 percent with good aeration. kOi keeper & goldfish keeper
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2016-04-16 12:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have another tank, quarantine the sick fish. Check with your local fish supply store for more thorough info on what it could be. Your fish may just need a week by himself with some anti-fungal tablets in his water.
2007-03-12 07:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by dolce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local pet shop and they will advise you on the correct drops to put in the water, My fish had black spot at one point and i got something called black spot that i was advised to used.
2007-03-12 07:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a fungus you can get an anti fungal treatment in your local pet store just add it to the water ask their advice first in case its not the treatment wont harm them either way
2007-03-12 06:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by kikidee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away that fish, it has fungi and that is contagious. Buy meds from the pet store for that fish, they cost roughly five dollars.
2007-03-12 06:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋