My goldfish has red spots...

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Lily2559

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Hello,

My Ranchu Goldfish has had three red spots since yesterday. There are two large ones on the top of his back, and a small spot right below his eye. :(
I don't know what is wrong or what exactly to do. The two on his back almost look a little like rashes, but they aren't. I have him in a tank with my two year old Oranda. I also have two snails. This sounds really bad, but I've got a five gallon tank (I believe it is, it's sort of a hand-me-down) And I know that the rule is 10 gallon per Goldfish. I am going to try and get a 20 gallon tank as soon as possible. (I'm young, a teen, and it's difficult)

I just really want to know what's wrong and what I can do. I did a water test, and the only thing it said was wrong was an excess of calcium and magnesium... But I don't think that's it. I was thinking it might have been something to do with over-crowding or waste... But I'm sort of panicking. Because I can't find anything that sounds like this, and I don't know what it is. He isn't lethargic from what I can tell, and he's eating..
:bawl:
My Oranda seems fine, but he is following around my Ranchu and they are inseparable. I took out my Ranchu to take a picture for a few minutes, and they were just staring at each other and freaking out. They care about each other.

They are like "friends" to me... That seems a bit lame, but I really care about them.

Please help me?

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Hi! Do you have a liquid test for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate & ph? This really is a must hsve. If you cant afford a new tank, atleast pick up a 30g plastic storage bin from Walmart for under $10. Move them into this with new, conditioned water & filter/aeration.

Your fish are likely suffering from high toxin levels- its impossible to keep the water healthy with 2 goldies in a 5g. I would change 100% of their water daily with temperature matched, properly conditioned water until you can house them in 30g bin or a 30g tank. Healthy water should be enough to heal him on his own unless it becomes infected. Please ask any questions you may have!!
 
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