5 year old gold fish!!!?

Question

hi,

I have a 55 gallon fish tank with a five year old gold fish. I was getting bored with just one gold fish and didnt want to get another one because I didnt want the other goldfish to have his/her space taken up. I went to a local pet store and the woman reccomended Danios (not sure about spelling). She said I needed at lease three of em because they are schooling fish. She said they would do fine with the goldfish etc.

WELL... it appears that they have had some fun nibbling on my poor fishies fins. I took the dainos out. My goldfish however has red edging on his fins and chest.

Is this blood? Do fish have blood? What should I do? He is breathing just a bit harder than normal and is staying more towards the bottom.

I feel terrible What should I do????????????????

thanks for any advice!

Answer 1

Yes, fish have blood, and that's probably what you're seeing along where his fins have been eaten. The fins will grow back in time, right now you just need to be sure the water is clean and keep up with weekly water changes. Adding a bit of non-iodized salt can help prevent a fungal infection. Add a tablespoon of salt for evey 5 gallons of water, and keep an eye out for "fuzz" growing on the fin.

Answer 2

Yes, fish have blood. The reddish things on the goldfish's tail is probably caused by infections. Yes, the sound of danios with goldfish doesn't sound right.

Answer 3

Your fish will be okay.This has happened to me many time.Not on purpose of course.Just go to any pet store and get a dissifectent and clean the tank so that the fins dont fall off.

Answer 4

i dont got the answer to your question either but we feed my betta 6 tablets a day and clean its water every week we keep him in a gold fish aquarim about 1\2 gallon made out of glass in the kitch where its room tempture for him