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Whats wrong with my goldfish2007-11-24 23:42:46

If you suspect that there is bacteria causing the symptoms of swimbladder perhaps antibotics may be needed.

I recommend the pea "trick" first as it will at least correct the swimbladder symptoms that bacteria or bad water quality could be causing.

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Check the water

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They don't live very long. I think you should plan the funeral.

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check your water.. PH etc. You may have too much ammonia or something in your water.. especially if the tank is small.

Best of Luck

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Test the ph of his water, clean it but make sure you let the clean water sit for a day to neutralize chlorine and test it for ph before using it (should be within .2 of the old water and nearest 7). Replace 50% of his water at least once per week this way. You may need to do it more often if you keep him in a small bowl.

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You should have 4 gallons of water per inch of Goldfish. They are considered a "dirty" fish because they let off a lot of Ammonia in the water, which burns their gills and can be deadly to them. How long have you had Richard ? You should do a water change .. of 50% right away. It may, or may not be too late for Richard. Good Luck ! :)

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aww sorry about richard i had a gold fish before for about 6 years. yes his time may be almost up sorry too say !but if you dont have oxigen in the tank that could be the problem too.

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it's probably that the water is bad or he's lonely:)

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test your water also do frequent small water changes

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Is he in a bowl or a tank? Goldfish put out a lot of waste, which would lead to poor water quality quickly. That's why they shouldn't be in a bowl (if it is) not to mention they get too big for a bowl. Regardless if it's a bowl or a tank, I would try doing a water change about 50%. Make sure you do daily small water changes if it's a bowl, and at least once a week if it's a tank.

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Poor water quality. Do an immediate 50 percent waterchange makeing sure to vacume the gravel with a siphon, and dechlorinate the new water and make sure its the same temp as the water the fish are in. Goldfish have lifespans of 20-30 yrs and need to be kept in large tanks with alot of filtration.

The rule for baby-juvenil fancy goldfish is 10 gallons PER fish. (orandas, fyukins, fantails, moors ect.)

The rule for baby-juvenile long bodied goldfish is 20 gallons PER fish. Adults need 50 gallons per fish.