My goldfish has this white stuff around its mouth. The mouth looks like its about to close up. There's some redness around the area too. What is it and what should I do? I've been treating him for about a week now with that all natural melafix stuff
2007-05-07 22:31:59 · 4 answers · asked by Leah B 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
The bacterial infection mentioned in the previous answer is Columnaris, usually referred to as "cotton mouth disease" or "mouth fungus" because of it's appearance. The best treatment for this is Furanace (generic name Nifurpirinol).
It starts as a white cottony area, but as it progresses, the red ulceration appears at the center.
2007-05-08 20:48:00 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bubble is just a muscle, There shouldn't be any air in it like a balloon. If there is, something's wrong with your goldfish. The bump is a natural thing with that breed of goldfish, ans is nothing to worry about.
2016-05-18 00:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by meri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white stuffs? it's mouth fungus, but despite its name it's caused by bacteria. and those redness might be the serious infection! you can go to the pet store and get some medicines for the fish.
and clean the water in your tank, to get rid of the bacteria, ok?
you said its the bubble headed goldfish huh? well, their species are the most vulnerable (0,7% chance of lfe during fry) so i'm not saying you should but next time get an oranda which is much stronger.
hope this helps!
2007-05-07 23:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
flush him
2007-05-07 22:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋