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Thank you, I’ll do that. Although I don’t think I’ll use it again, it’s too much of a coincidence that this happened after using it. Even if it wasn’t the salt I don’t trust it now.

I feed them Tetra Gold Goldfish sinking pellets and a defrosted pea (cut into little bits) each day. Then they had Daphnia every few days. I’ll get blood worm instead though. They’ve had the same food forever, I started the peas years ago to stop constipation. I only took the water that was in...

Thanks again for your replies. I found an independent aquatic shop and the man was really helpful. He tested the water and it came up with the same results as mine. The Nitrite is now back to 0ppm and I put in Clarity to clear the water (the man said I didn’t need to so wasn’t trying to sell...

So I only need to add the prime to one bucket regardless of what % of new water I put in? That will condition the other new water once in the tank? I’m so sorry for all of the questions. I didn’t realise that I was not doing a 50% water change if I didn’t do it in one go. Do you recommend a...

Thank you so much for all of that information. It’s really helpful. The Prime has just arrived so when I do a smaller water change this afternoon I’ll use that. It says use 5ml per 200L so how much in mL would that be into one bucket of new water (10L)? I’ll change two buckets as that will put...

Sorry it’s Safe Start that I read about to lower the Nitrites. I use Tetra Aqua Safe as the water conditioner. I’m going to get the water tested today so I will see what they have although it sounds a bit pointless. I’ll do another water change this afternoon, it all feels very contaminated...

Thank you for the info. I’ll take some of their water to get it tested either today or tomorrow. Thank you for pointing out I was probably testing wrongly on the Nitrates, I wouldn’t have double checked without you saying that. Is the Sure start a better option to use to lower the Nitrite? I...

I’ve just watched a video on how to correctly use the test kit and I’ve realised that I wasn’t shaking the Nitrate bottle #2 for 30 seconds, I don’t know how I stupidly missed that. It’s showing 10ppm. The book says 40ppm or below so I assume that 10ppm is okay. I’ll use the Seachem Prime when...

The PH 7.6 and high range PH 7.8 are the only things to show up, do you mean the parameters are weird because the Nitrate is 0? So the Nitrate shouldn’t be 0ppm? I follow the instructions and the kit is new and in date, it says to vigorously shake the Nitrate for 1 minute for accuracy then read...

Thank you. I changed 50% of the water last night, but in 3 stages. I ordered the Seachem Prime last night actually after reading that it’s good. It’s coming today. I will be searching for a fish vet, the one that was recommended doesn’t treat fish. Can I trust the local aquarium shop? That...

I’ve just done a second water test today and the Nitrite is 0.25ppm. It’s always usually 0ppm. I’m so worried, I’m not sure if the fish are suffering. Should I do a water change or will that make it worse considering it will upset the salt dosage. Could it be the salt that has caused this?

Sorry to keep asking questions, this is the 3rd day of salt and today the tank is cloudy. Do you think that’s okay? The red mark hasn’t cleared up but might be too early. The vet I found doesn’t treat fish :(

Thank you, that’s a good point. I’ll do that today.

Thank you again everyone. I got the aquarium salts today and I’m hoping that will help him. The shop gave me details of a reptile vets who also deal with fish so I can call them if needed. I’ll dose for 5 days and see how it looks after that. He’s still acting fine, so I’m hoping that’s a good...

I think he has another red spot on his fin, just under his belly :( Is this the same thing or am I being paranoid. If so it’s not an injury?

I know absolutely nothing about the medication but would go by advice on here rather than a general vet. I am going to see if there’s an actual aquatic vet in my area but would only use if there was signs of him suffering. If it’s serious would he be showing signs of ill health? He’s swimming...

Thank you, I will have a look at that site.

Aiken, I will try the salt and go from there. Over the years I had a vet out to pts fish that were really unwell, one had dropsy. (I’ve had 5 fish in the twenty years) They came to my house to do it and I’d find the money as I couldn’t have done it but obviously actual treatment will be far more...

Thank you so much Colin for the reply. I’ll do a big water change tomorrow and then follow your instructions with the salt on Tuesday. I really appreciate everyone’s help, having the fish is constant anxiety about whether they’re happy and healthy so it’s a real help that this forum is here.

Aiken Drum, I am from the UK. Do vets here give prescriptions for fish? I’m sorry for all the questions. Could you advise me on how to use the aquarium salts please? I remember using them years ago but have forgotten so much and don’t want to google as it’s not always right.

Thank you so much for the advice. I’ve just had a good look and there’s no cut or obvious wound to the skin. It is definitely inside/under his skin and he has no other marks on him. Should I do a 50% water change early? (It’s due on Wednesday) and please could you explain about the aquarium...

There’s no line or anything sticking out of it. Both sides look the same. What would those two things indicate?

Thank you for replying. If it’s that is there anything I can do and is he suffering? What could have caused it? I really don’t want him to be in pain.

I hope the picture has attached. My goldfish has this red mark on his tail, can anyone advise what it could be please and what I need to do. It appeared a couple days ago and has got noticeably bigger. Thank you. I did a water test yesterday- Ph -7.6 HR Ph- 7.8 Ammonia 0ppm Nitrate 0ppm...

That’s a real relief! Thank you.