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Hi, no change today. We tried the epsom salt bath yesterday and while he did seem to perk up and be a bit more active, I tried feeding a pea and he sucked it up but then spat it back again. Where abouts on the fish in the intestines, are all the organs more or less along a central line in the...

I know, I'm a little concerned but to be honest, I'll do anything to help my little fish, I love him to bits!! I feel like such a bad fish mother!

Water testing strips are on their way! Local fish shops won't do it as apparently they don't have the equipment "but we recommend this product". Convenient that, considering they charge twice the amount of the internet prices. I've read about the epsom salt dip, how long do you have to 'dip' the...

When I bought him, or when he was bought for me, he was my first fish and I didn't know what I know now. He was sold as a common goldfish. He's been in this tank for years and unfortunately until I move house I can't get anything bigger. I do 25% water changes around twice per week (roughly four...

I thought he might have damaged his back too! But then I noticed the swelling. It isn't as bent as it was. I'm trying to figure out what's wrong cos he really is my pride! So beautiful and brilliant :fish2::) I just don't know, I thought perhaps he might actually be a she and have impacted eggs...

I haven't checked the water parameters yet. Am waiting for a full test kit to arrive. I considered dropsy this morning but it is not full pineconing and is only in a certain part of his abdomen, on the left towards the tail. Not particularly noticeable from the top but I can see it slightly whn...

Hi, I'm new and am wondering if anyone can help me. My pride and joy comet goldfish is not well and I'd be devastated if he died. He (I assume he is a he - not entirely convinced in my sexing skills!) is about 7-8 years old and has always been a hardy little guy except for very occasional...