Fairfish Lady
Aquarium Advice Newbie
This is a goldfish (Joe) I’ve had for 3 years, I got him at the fair, and he’s lived his life with his tank mate (Edgar) in a 20g tank. I recently had to transfer the two into my 55g tank because my 20g tank where they were, started leaking. This was also around the time I got more fish from the fair and since I had one tank out of commission they all went in the 55g. I know it was way over crowded but it was temporary until I got a new tank(s) and I learned my lesson to act faster on getting a new tanks because I believe he got VERY stressed about. He had blood in his fins and gills and his dorsal fin would clamp down often and he wouldn’t always use one of his pectoral fins. I ended up using the 10g I use to hold the fish when cleaning the other tank to separate Joe from the others and I did give him the 5 day Tetra Lifeguard All-In-One Treatment. I know there are mixed reviews on this product but I couldn’t find very solid answers as to what exactly was going on with him so I decided to take a chance...and I’m happy he did because he cleared up within the 5 days. I don’t know if it’s because I was treating him or if he had some time to chill but nonetheless he is doing just fine now, all fine are working properly, and no blood to be seen. I have now had time to get a 36g for both Joe and Edgar.
I am posting this to get feed back about what I did wrong so if this ever happens again I will know how to properly treat it? What was going on with him? Was he just stressed?
I have two photos of Joe when he was showing symptoms and then a now picture of him and Edgar in the new 36g tank
Thanks in advance
I am posting this to get feed back about what I did wrong so if this ever happens again I will know how to properly treat it? What was going on with him? Was he just stressed?
I have two photos of Joe when he was showing symptoms and then a now picture of him and Edgar in the new 36g tank
Thanks in advance