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Two of the fish fins are clamping down close to their body. I did 75% water change and hopefully they will get better. I do not have the water testing kit. Will buy soon. Is there any ways to get them better? I could see some of their scales are off.
Goldfish need powerful filtration. Your filter should be rated for at least twice the tank volume. Once you get a test kit, check the chemistry. Aim for 0 ppm ammonia and nitrites with nitrates at about 40ppm. Use a kit that has liquid reagents, not strips. The liquid kit is more accurate. The pH should range between 7.2-7.6. Being cold water fish, goldfish thrive between 65F and 72F. You can dissolve 1 teaspoon of plain aquarium salt (NOT table salt) per gallon of water to use as a general tonic. It will reduce stress, improve gill function, treat minor infection and aid in recovery. Treat for 10-14 days then reassess the condition of your fish. When performing partial water changes, treat only the volume of water being replaced not the entire tank volume. Change no more than 30% of the volume at a time. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My fish have white fuzz all over their bodies. I have been treating them since Monday and it keeps spreading am I treating them the wrong way? Is there more I should be doing.
Maintain pristine water quality. This is the foundation of treatment. It will require partial water changes every few days and a complete cleaning of the substrate (if any) and any tank furniture. I see you have frogs, which can make treatment trickier. In tanks without amphibians or scaleless fish, plain aquarium salt (NOT table or Epsom salt) can be used at 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water for 14 days. You can remove the frog(s) and treat them separately if you want to use salt. The Pimafix, or Melafix also, can be used in conjunction with salt.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I think my Zebra Danio Glowfish has TB. How do I know for sure and should I remove it from my tank to keep frofrom infecting my other fish?
Unfortunately there is no effective cure for mycobacteriosis in fish. Skimmer should be removed from the tank and the water of the main tank should changed gradually but completely over the next month. There are environmental factors that favor growth of mycobacterium which include low dissolved oxygen, low salinity, low pH, warmer water, and high organic loads (food feces and vegetable matter). Various antibiotics such as rifampin, erythromycin, streptomycin, kanamycin, doxycycline, and minocycline have been suggested as possible treatments, but a clinical cure is unlikely. I would suggest a check up at your local aquatic vet to confirm your suspicion and attempt a treatment.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I had put an aquatic plant in my fish tank because I was told he would like it and eat it, but now he has black marks all over his body. I searched and found that it is chemical burns from ammonia due to the plant. How can I help get rid of the
The ammonia spike was likely a result of decaying plant matter. As long as you maintain pristine water quality, Goldilocks should heal. Use a filter that is rated for at least twice the volume of the tank. Since goldfish produce a larger than average bio-load (waste), you may need to perform partial water changes regularly in addition to filtration. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Goldfish are cold water fish and do best between 65 F and 72 F. Use an additive, such as Stress Coat, to promote healing. A home test kit should also be used to monitor chemistry. Aim for an absence (0 ppm) of ammonia and nitrites with nitrates at 20ppm or less. If you don't have a teat kit, the local Petco may test water for free or for a small fee.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Sir i stay in odisha whichi is in India and im getting iron in my water supply and the water that we get from the tap is very dirty. How can i treat my water so that i could make a sucessful aquarium. Please suggest me some treatments that are avalia
Some iron is necessary for a healthy aquarium, but too much can promote algae growth or impart an unsightly yellow or orange tinge to the water. Reverse osmosis (RO) filters are deal for removing mineral and heavy metals from water but they can be prohibitively expensive. Buying RO water from a local market or pet store is also a possibility but not economically feasible if you have a large tank. The best option may be a Polyfilter, which can be purchased in the local pet store or online. These filters will remove iron or other metals/chemicals and must be changed monthly or quarterly. You can also buy a water conditioner that will precipitate out some of the iron which can then be removed by mechanical filtration. An example of just one is Rid Metals (by Kordon). Follow label directions carefully, perform regular water changes and monitor iron levels with a home test kit or by submitting a water sample for testing.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
