My goldfish is doing pretty good. He is a regular golfish. He swims to the edges of his bowl a lot and i was wondering two things: How do i know if my bowl is too small? and my fish has a little bit of black on the edge of his backfins, is that normal? Ive been adding a petshop water purifier to his water which i change every 3 days.
2007-04-05 14:34:42 · 8 answers · asked by Holden Caulfield 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
My fish is a large goldfish. I meant normal because he is the normal color, but NOT size. He was labled as LARGE GOLDFISH in the aquarium. He is in a 1 and a half gallon bowl. Im gonna get an aquarium soon, but is it ABSOLUTELY necessary.
I love my fish, i dont want him to die.
But i dont wanna baby him either with a humongous bowl.
2007-04-06 09:53:02 · update #1
Bowls are never a good idea for fish. Chances are he's out grown it already.
Although goldfish changing color is common, black edges on the fins is NOT normal. The edges of his fins are turning black due to his environment and water. They will also start turning black due to poor diet. What are you feeding him? Goldfish need vit. c so your food should contain it. If not, be sure to feed him some green veggies or an orange evey now and then.
Yes a tank is needed. he will do well in a 10 for a couple of years. If he was labled Large, he is more than likely a comet. Comets are one of the largest in the goldfish family. perfectly capable of reaching close to 3 feet. However rarely do in an aquarium or in general. Usually around 16-18"
Until you can get him into his tank, just be sure to keep his water clean and add more veggies to his food.
2007-04-06 16:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you but if it's called a bowl then it's too small for a goldfish. Goldfish get pretty good sized when they grw up and will need about 15-20 gallons to be healthy and happy.
The black on the fin is nothing to worry about. It's either normal coloration showing up as he ages or it's an indication he's healing after a little damage.
Good job on the every 3 day water changes, but soon that won't be enough, he will have to have a bigger home with a filter.
MM
2007-04-05 14:43:51 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, actually, that bowl is already too small for any fish. Get him a bigger tank and when you do get a 10 gallon at least. As for your fish, it might just be his coloring or your water might be unclean though doubt it because you have a filter. You can try here though I just found it:
http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/fish_diseases/fins.html
2007-04-05 15:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that is a good sign. you did not mention how big the bowl is. usually the fish grows to accomodate to his surroundings. If he grew into the bowl it should be okay as long as he can actually swim in the bowl.
Black spots are usually scabs over areas that are healing. Your fish could have scraped itself on something sharp in the tank, or if you have a new tank, it may be recovering from ammonia burns or some other water quality problem during cycling.
Rarely, the black spot could be a disease passed on by snails if the snail has been exposed to bird droppings (as in an outside pond) and is still in the first generation.
below is a site called Fish Sanctuary that can explain alittle of your concerns. I also believe you should contact the aquarium that you bought the fish from.
2007-04-05 14:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
consistent with how lots of the thicker tissues have been broken. maximum fins strengthen lower back with time, yet an anti-fungal or salt is a sturdy addition to help evade an infection. Fish fins are in basic terms dermal tissue and could strengthen lower back without delay, presented that's now not being nipped. It does positioned a brilliant style of rigidity on the fish and it may get sickly meanwhile.
2016-10-02 06:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by barile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with magic man on this one. I would highly suggest if at all possible getting at least a 10 gallon aquarium for your fish.
Good luck.
E.
2007-04-05 15:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by > 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I hate to tell you this, but your fish is going to die a premature death. If you keep it in that bowl, it's outside will stop growing and become stunted, but its insides will keep growing, which is very painful. Please be nice to your fish and buy a BIG tank! He will thank you for it by living 20 or more years if you take good care of him!
2007-04-05 15:28:28 · answer #7 · answered by Paso Fino horse lover 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i think u have to get a bigger bowl because goldfishes need allot off space
2007-04-05 15:31:20 · answer #8 · answered by jake 54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋