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why is my goldfish turning silver is it good or bad will it be ok2007-11-24 23:44:02

With age a goldfish may start showing silver scales among the gold, until, just like humans go grey, it becomes silver all over. When goldfish are very young they are dark for camouflage, then sometime up to the age of three they turn gold and red. In age they will tend to get silver. Some, like humans, go silver early. But if a relatively young fish starts showing a paler body underneath in patches, it is likely to be caused by injury or parasites. The other possibility is patches of white or grey fungus disease. In this case you would need to find an experienced fishkeeper or a vet to take a look at it. if its still has its normal scales and no stuff coming oof it then its just changing colour!!good luck

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this is due to a change in the natural pigment of the fish

Goldfish start black then gradually go through a natural change to gold some then change to the silver or white you are seeing

I have a pond with fish showing all the changes some are only 2 years old

it's not BAD but obviously unwanted you could try feeding a colour enhancer with it's food

it will be fine

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i think its just diffreent

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I am not sure if it is too do with aging. I have a gold fish that is 15 years old and is still has a bright red shine to it. I do have a gold fish that has also turned silver - I dont know why it has happened. I think its just natural in some fish.

The fish that has turned silver is only 4 years old.