Hello! I have had a lionhead goldfish for about 6 months now that I bought when it was just a little baby. For the past 2 days he has been floating near the top, not gasping for air or anything, just sitting up there swimming gently. He has no swim bladder issue, as I saw him swim down to the bottom of the tank today. He also has been getting a really puffy face lately with tons of small red dots around the outside of his face. I know a puffy face is normal for these fish, but what about the red dots and little activity. He seems more hungry when I feed him though. He is in a 55 gallon tank with a blackmoor and a ryukin, both bigger than him. Any help fast would be appreciated, as I am leaving to Edmonton tomorrow and won't be back for about 5-7 days!!
Sick Baby Lionhead Goldfish! (Need help fast)
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jlk
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Can you post a pic? It sounds like he may just be starting wen growth but I can not say that absolutely as wen growth typically appears as 'pimples'. How are your parameters?
So I couldn't get a pic, but I will try my best to describe it. It looks like a color change in the fish itself and not really elevated or anything. It just looks red in a few places around his face. Is this just part of the face swelling they develop?
jlk
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I know you mentioned your leaving shortly so manage the best you can. I would do a couple of big wcs to drop all of your levels down as low as possible before you leave. Is someone going to be looking after these guys while your gone?
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