Sick Goldfish, sick tank

[Lorraine1415]

Hi there! I'm new here and needing lots of help. I inherited 2 goldfish about 2 years ago. They are both about 12 years old. They were in a tiny tank so I put them in a 30 gallon tank when I got them. One of them has developed large tumors all over his/her body. The other goldfish picks at them sometimes and they don't seem to bother it, but I feel so bad. I don't know what is causing the tumors or even if they are tumors. Any advice?

 

[Aiken Drum]

Yes, they look like tumours. They are common in goldfish and often harmless. Unless you have them surgically removed by a vet its something they will have to live with.

 

[Lorraine1415]

Yes, they look like tumours. They are common in goldfish and often harmless. Unless you have them surgically removed by a vet its something they will have to live with.

Thank you so much!! I also have another problem. I noticed at the bottom of my bucket that I use to change my aquarium water, little parasites moving around. They are so small, you can hardly see them. What do you think that is from and how would I get rid of them? I took a video of them, but couldn't download it on here.

 

[gilpi]

Im wondering how your fish and tank are doing? Goldfish can be messy so frequent water changes are needed and its part of the fish health.

 

[Lorraine1415]

They are doing well, thank you for asking. What do you consider frequent water changes? Once a week, twice a week?