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    Goldfish is still sick...Opinions please.

    Its been a few weeks since ive been on here. UPDATE: My goldfish did not respond to the Maracyn at all... He still has the split tail; its not getting worse, and its not getting better! His tail stopped getting worse after the Maracyn 2 treatment which was weeks ago. Im now starting to think...
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    Goldfish is STILL SICK!!!!

    I havent been on here in awhile but I wanted to give an update. I started using Maracyn 1 6 days ago and i completed the entire 5 day treatment, but my goldfish is still sick. His eyes are still swollen. His tail stopped rotting after i completed his first treatment using Maracyn 2 which was...
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    Marineland Double bright LED! worth the $ ?

    Its been acouple weeks since ive originaly post this thread. I wanted to give my feedback on the Marineland Double bright LED. IMO its a fantastic light, Its really bright and low heat output. I actually had a good amount of algae growing on the glass after about 3 days of having the LED...
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    Dechlorinating Chlorine Dioxide??

    Yeah ive heard alot of good things about prime and i was going to buy some the other day but ive been stuck in my house for severall days do to ice storms.... for now, do you think im ok to try the tetra aqua safe? i havent used it in awhile, Ive been using the Aqueon. Is ok to mix dechloniators...
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    Dechlorinating Chlorine Dioxide??

    I been having trouble with bubbles in my aqaruim and have came to a conclusion that ive been ususing to much Aqueon dechlorinatior or its just not getting the job done. Today I did a boat load of research on my citys water...... Come to find out my cities tap water does not use regular chlorine...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    ok thanks... im gonna pick some prime up today.ill post an update later today.
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    OK thank you for your advice and help... I did not buy the distilled water(expensive for water)!! I have some old Tetra Aqua Safe but I stopped using it because my petsmart associate told me that she is not very satisfied with it. She said that the chemical properties of Tetra Aqua Safe is...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    I ended up using the Bio-chem zorb in its original pouch, all i had to do was fold it in half. It fit perfectly in my fluval 205 media tray that way so I didnt have to cut the pouch open and transfer it to a different pouch. Now with the bubble problem! I think I know whats causing this...
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    Bio-chem zorb.... idea. NEED OPINIONS

    I have a pouch of rena bio-chem zorb for the rena xp canister filters. I am currently running a flucal 205 canister filter and want to use the bio-chem zorb in it. The only problem is the rena bio-chem comes in a pouch that is designed for the xp filters. I was wondering if it would ok to cut...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    Well i just got home from my class about an hour ago and my godie seemed pretty good. He was hubbering at the bottom of the aquarium for a little bit but once I cam near the aquarium he started swimming around, so i feed him a few pellets. He has continued to swim around ever since. Im getting...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    My water Temp is 72.7 which really isnt that bad for my situation, It was around 76 for awhile.
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    Marineland filter cartridge friendly advice!!

    I just thought I would share some helpful news with all of you that have a Marineland Pengiun bio-wheel that takes the filter cartridge size B. See I own a ML Pengiun 150 and a Aqua-Teck 10-20 gallon filters. Come to find out they both take the same exact filter cartridge which is good news...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    Oh really I did not know that. My Petsmart store does not carry that and they only had one of the Jungle anti-parasite food left but I didnt buy it but I think im going to stop by their tommorow and buy it, unless I shouldnt since I just bought some Maraycn 1 a few days ago. I have not used it...
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    Yeah i would like that number... I just dont have a credit card so Im not sure if i will be able to order it online. I can still call and see what my options are though.
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    ok thank you... Ive really been looking up on Med foods but Im having a very hard time finding any locally and as of right now i dont have a credit card. I did find one med food that was for parasites. I almost bought it today but i was not sure if im dealing with parasites or not so i didnt...
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    Swollen Eyes!!

    My comet goldfish has swollen eyes. their not like poping out of his head so i dont think its pop eye, Ive seen what that looks like. His eyes are just swallon and a little puffy. Anybody ever heard/seen this before? What could this be a sign of?
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    Bubbles floating on surface!!???

    Ive been pretty concerned with my aquarium lately. Ive just recently medicated my goldie in my main aquarium. Its been over 4 days since the last dose of medication. Ive done almost a 100% water change with in the last 3 days, BUT their is still bubbles floating on top of the water!! I think its...
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    Goldfish who seem to be itching, but no symptoms beyond that

    Hello Cabbagebutterfly, You did say that your fish ocasionally swims upside down and even sideways?? This may be a disease/disorder called swim bladder disease. Im not an expert, but I would suggest looking up on swim bladder disease. Is your goldifsh a FANCY goldfish(egg shaped body)? From what...
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    Ok I appreciate the advice. When I went to feed my goldie he darted in the tank. He's been hiding next to a big plant all day! Is this a good sign of parasites?
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    Water Parameters using API freshwater master kit: Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate: 5ppm PH: 7.5 Temp: 72.7 I have a 29 gallon aquarium with only one comet goldfish in it. My water quality has been great for months now. My water is cloudy today but I think its from the Maracyn 2, I just...
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    Thanks for the feedback everybody.
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    I will be gone for majority of the day today, but feel free to reply at any time today. I will respond to your post as soon as i get back home.
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    Maracyn 2 did NOT work.. PLEASE HELP

    My goldfish has been sick for a couple weeks with fin rot, it originally occured after my golfish cut his tail on a plant. I was told to treat with Maracyn 2, so i did so. Yesterday, I was finished with the treatment of Maracyn 2 and went ahead and did a 25% water change as the directions siad...
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    Sick Fish...Need Advice (continued). HELP!!

    My comet goldfish has been sick for a little over 2 weeks. In my last thread many people suggested using Maracyn 2. So i bought it and used it for 5 days as directed, but the Maracyn 2 did not heal my fish's Tail rot,but it did greatly improve my fishes behavior, he is not hiding anymore and has...
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    Sick Fish....Need Advice

    Well he's just ok.... I really dont see any improvement in his physical condition, however his behavior has greatly improved. He is not hiding in the corner all day. He seems to be in good spirits but like i said his tail looks the same. I also noticed earlier today that his poop was white and...
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