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Why do my Goldfish keep dying2007-11-24 23:43:52

I have 3 fish and I use wardley essentials chlor out. I guess it works, I mean I've had them for 6 months, and they're not dead yet.

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You should not be cleaning out the whole tank. There is beneficial bacteria growing in ti that converts the fish waste into harmless bacteria. Every time you clean out the tank, ammonia build up poisons the fish. Enough cleanings and the fish succumb to it. Change no more then 25% of the water every week with a gravel washer. Replace the water with bottled spring water to be on the safe side. I don't know how large a fish-r-fun tank is, but you may want to get a Betta instead, they can handle poorly oxygenated water. Make sure your fish are always a bit hungry, even when they are just done eating. Too much food creates too much poop which is hard on the tank.

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It could be that the tank to too small. If not, try adding fish safe to the tap water to remove the harsh flouride as apparently it doesn't agree with them. I have also been told that a little salt in the water also helps.

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How big is the tank? Goldfish need a lot of room (think 20-30 gallons for two fish). They also produce a lot of waste so you should probably clean their tank at least every two weeks, and make sure the filter is the right size.

Edited to add: When you clean the tank, don't change all the water, just siphon or take out 20-25%.

As far as water quality, you can add Start-Rite to your fish's water to make it safe.