bully boy

[goldielockes]

Hi all. I have a 38ltr tank,first timer and going well now
After 3 months. I got a ground sucker like a roache; orange.
Dont know what they are called but he is latching himself onto my
Goldfish. I can see scales missing; do i bring him back to the shop
Or is he overly hungry that hes protecting food? Advice please as he is bullying othets.

[Andrew McFadden]

Can you give us a picture of the fish so we know what we are talking about? Welcome as well

[goldielockes]

I have two. The larger was is the problem but have taken both
Out for now.

[goldielockes]

Originally Posted by Andrew McFadden

Can you give us a picture of the fish so we know what we are talking about? Welcome as well

Thanks, trying to upload a picture but its not letting me: will keep trying, just keeps saying enter URL// but its an attachment

[mistersprinkles]

Originally Posted by goldielockes

Thanks, trying to upload a picture but its not letting me: will keep trying, just keeps saying enter URL// but its an attachment

Use a service like photobucket or flikr and just link us to the uploaded picture. That's how I do it.

Also, a 10 gallon (37.8 liter) is too small for goldfish
Welcome to the forum!!!

[Andrew McFadden]

You probably need to re home them all because your tank isn't big enough for them to go without stunting them. Bit I can't really say till we figure out what it is for sure

[mistersprinkles]

That looks like a CAE (Chinese algae eater)

Also, why is there no filter on your tank? Why is the water only half way up?

[goldielockes]

Originally Posted by mistersprinkles

That looks like a CAE (Chinese algae eater)

Also, why is there no filter on your tank? Why is the water only half way up?

my 38ltr tank has a filter, this is only a TEMP tank I had to put them into tonight as the bigger one was chasing and sucking onto the goldfish.

strange, I was told I could have 3 gold fish in this tank - new to this accept the knowledge of fish shops

[goldielockes]

This is my main tank.

[mistersprinkles]

Originally Posted by goldielockes

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This is my main tank.

Ya that's too small. Most pet shops either don't know what they're talking about or knowingly deceive people to sell more fish. It's hard to find an honest LFS.

You should get rid of all your fish and start over with something more size-appropriate.

Maybe some Chili Rasboras

Or some Mosquito Fish


And some shrimp


Tiny animals for a small tank.

[Andrew McFadden]

Take the suggestions above because those goldfish need a bigger tank as well.