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Ok I'm really hoping you can help me. He is turning red now. Red speckles all over his tummy, wen and you can see the red under his scales! He is not swimming at all. He has pinholes in his tail and the discoloration on his tail has spread. Lots of white spots, but it's just the color...

No. They do not move. I have prazipro on order but I do not know if it will take care of internal parasites. Nothing looks like an anchor worm, this is a 2 inch (about) goldie. So, very small. Is there anything you recommend?

Prime is nice, but all the other water conditioners will work just fine if that's what you have. THey won't bind ammonia so you will need to be on top of your water changes until you cycle. Did you already get your fish?

I did a large WC when my nitrites were high and whether it jump started my cycle again or just good timing, I don't know. I'd do one and redose ammonia.

My 55 gallon is devoid of all fish. Both the ranchus are in quarantine tubs so I can treat them better. One just came in the mail last week, but my original dude is out now too and I'm not sure what he's got as he's showing multiple symptoms and I'm fairly new to goldfish. Waiting to get my...

Redo your nitrate test to double check that zero. Honestly I would fast him for several days (3ish) then give him frozen daphnia. Since bettas are carnivores it's better to give them daphnia as a laxative. Daphnia are also good for them. How much do you feed your betta per day? Do you ever...

You put a small amount of food in the tank until you are ready to add your shrimp/fish. Right before you add your shrimp/fish you will want to do a large water change on your tank to reduce the nitrates. Once your shrimp/fish are in the tank, you do not add fish food except to feed the animals.

I've had this goldfish for less than a month. Tank is 55 gallons, fully cycled with fluval 406 canister filter and an aquaclear 30 for water aeration. Tank parameters are .25/0/10-20 Ammonia has never read less than .25, ever. Maintenance is weekly 50% WC with several miniscule water...

I am wanting to do goldfish, and I have a 30 gallon ready to go. I am wanting 3 fancy goldfish, just going to get cheap little derps from the local place. How fast will they outgrow a 30? My father has a 55 gallon, but I'd need to drive down to get it, reseal it, and get a new stand. He...

I'm looking to do a 120 gallon in between the livingroom and dining room area, so all four sides would be exposed for viewing. I enjoy the minimalist set ups for goldfish like this and this but because the tank will not be against a wall, and you will be able to view it from all four sides, I...

He will be fine until he outgrows the tank, also he might eat your guppies.

I'm looking to do a 120 gallon in between the livingroom and dining room area, so all four sides would be exposed for viewing. I enjoy the minimalist set ups for goldfish like this and this but because the tank will not be against a wall, and you will be able to view it from all four sides, I...

I have a female dumbo betta in a 5.5 gallon tank. Heated 79, moderately planted, currently in fish-in cycles week 4. She is a super spunky fish, which is what I was attracted to in the store, however she NEVER. STOPS. GLASS SURFING! It's driving me bonkers! None of my previous fish did this...

What's your ammonia level at? What's their housing like and what do you do to maintain their tank?

Well here is the gist. your fish were being poisioned by several toxins. Now they are not or at least are very minimally. You are doing your best. Just because they are in a good environment now doesnt mean they will magically get better immediatly. Recovering takes time, and sometimes if...