Recent content by Goldie14

Picture of the dots I'm seeing.

Hi, there. Yes, Matt6805, you had mentioned the skin parasites before and I've kept it in mind. It is looking as if there have been several layers to this problem. Like you said, fungus and mold can be secondary to the main cause. Goldie's tank has been set up for 3 years and I (deep)...

Thanks so much for helping me out. Don't know what I'd do without this forum! You know, she's been living a pretty quiet life. No additions, other than a different ornament or plant (not real). They aren't new ones, just cycle through ones in the cupboard to change up the tank every now and...

Thank you for reassurance. Woke up to a huge snowstorm, so will have to make do with a good water change for the moment. Hopefully, she'll be ok waiting. Thanks, again.

Sorry to upload yet another photo, but I'm not sure what to do next. now that there is a white definitely fuzzy growth on her pelvic fin to add to her other problems, I am thinking trying to go the fungal route. But since I had already given a Melafix/Pimafix treatment before joining the...

You know, looking at her now, there are definitely a few spots on her tail...and I do think they look fuzzy Will try to get a pic on later.

Meds: Furan-2 one treatment regime as per box. (2 pkgs per dose, repeat after 24 hrs, 2 pkgs, 25% WC, repeat for a total of 4 doses) Salt: 4 rounded TBSP of salt for the 20 gal tank. Adjusted after water changes. That's all I've done. When the Furan was over, I waited 48 hours then did a 30% WC

Thanks for speedy reply! Yes, the temp is a concern. She has lived her whole life without a heater. But I do understand the reason behind the heat. And gradual rise for sure. Thanks, again.

No. I wanted to wait to see if there was a post to confirm I should. And, if I should treat for I have, salt, heat or meds? Am going to bring meds home later this evening, just in case.

Hi, there. Thanks for another suggestion. I agree about trying to take this one treatment at a time. Unfortunately, it might be time to go on to the next treatment. Finished up the meds and salt as mentioned prior and have been watching for changes and checking water quality. The blood...

Well, you sure have me thinking and checking out bigger tanks! I thought that my 20 gal was a great "retirement" home since she's 14 years old and had assumed she'd finished growing! Fingers crossed she responses to treatment and then.... I'm already excited about expanding my hobby and...

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Parameters and Photo Tank now has Stresscoat, Aquarium salt and Furan - 2. This is a 20 gallon tank with bio wheel and carbon filter (carbon filter is out for now and currently stored in spare tank water). Nitrates nitrites ammonia levels were all at the first colour on the colour charts...

Thanks for your reply and advice. Have started the increase in water changes and will check to see if the water changes help, even a little. By waiting a bit I'll see if it's a virus. (thanks for suggesting) But, will definitely look into those meds that were suggested. Since she's so old...

My goldfish, Goldie, is now 14 years old. Her tank mate, an Otto named Nemo, died last year at the age of 13. I've had to treat a few things over time: constipation and fins that looked a little unhealthy. Most issues were because of inexperience and a fear to disturb them and their...