/r/Goldfish

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A subreddit dedicated to the appreciation of goldfish in all their shapes and sizes.

A subreddit dedicated to goldfish.

Feel free to post here looking for advice on anything goldfish related. We welcome any posts from complete newcomers to goldfish looking for help setting up their first tank to experienced breeders looking for grooming techniques.

Feel free to post pictures of your set up and fish! We love seeing new fish faces!

Rules

  1. No Spam
  2. Ask Before Advertising
  3. No Fish Abuse
  4. No Accusations of Fish Abuse
  5. Be Nice to Each Other

New to goldfish?

We're working on making a comprehensive guide to owning goldfish so if you don't see something that answers your questions below, still feel free to ask but check these out first.

Sick Goldfish?

  • Check out our wiki page before you make a post. The answer may already be there. If you have any further questions or you don't see the answer, feel free to post but be sure to include the tank parameters, size, how many fish, and if you can a photo of the fish.

If you want to make GIF, you can upload a short video (up to 10 seconds) directly from your device at www.gfycat.com .

Good post for newbies on how to keep your water quality in tip top shape

/r/Goldfish

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Goldfish help

Goldfish has been struggling to swim and floating around has been like this for around a week. Now the fish just lays on the ground on its side and doesn’t really swim anymore

7 Comments
2024/12/02
20:56 UTC

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Anyone know what this is ?

Moved my goldfish inside for the winter and now that I can see him up close I noticed that bump towards the center of his body and there’s also one next to his gill plate if you can see it. I assumed they’re some sort of harmless growths but just wanted to double check, water parameters are perfect

1 Comment
2024/12/02
20:50 UTC

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What to do from here?

No fish in the tank by the way, just cycling.

What to do from here? Should i just give it time to break down? Should i still feed the beneficial bacteria?

6 Comments
2024/12/02
19:59 UTC

7

New Ranchu

Js got bro, is he high quality? Also when should I expect wen growth

2 Comments
2024/12/02
18:36 UTC

7

Around what age do young orandas start to develop color?

Hi everyone! This is my child Nugget I’ve had him for about 3 months now (He was 2 months when I got him). He was my first Goldie and I picked him out because I thought his gold/bronze color was beautiful but I’ve since learned that the bronze color is a young goldfish color and that he will change which I’m super excited to see. I was wondering around what age will he start changing color? So far he’s developed a few white and black scales so I’m even more excited to see what color he turns out to be! Apologies for the blurry pics lol I haven’t figured out how to take clear pics of fish yet. (Also ignore the green air stone the power went out so I had to drop an emergency pump in there)

https://preview.redd.it/dmciwyx92h4e1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d91b0bb2d5456904824e8ce20520f476a13f0d03

https://preview.redd.it/a2045yx92h4e1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=acb6d84005b5e3a9acfd1831c82113c4cdac327f

0 Comments
2024/12/02
17:43 UTC

1

Small bubble on my fish’s head

This popped up today, I love this lol guy and am quite worried about it, I’m not an expert in any way so any advice/ explanation as to what it could be would be appreciated.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
17:06 UTC

1

Best fungal medicine for goldfish

New Oranda goldfish, was showing signs of illness at the store, initially not diagnosable, but now fully blown fungal disease. In your experience, which anti-fungal medication is the safest and most effective for goldfish?

3 Comments
2024/12/02
16:50 UTC

3

Warmest temp for fancies?

What is the warmest temperature you guys have had success with keeping fancy goldfish?

12 Comments
2024/12/02
14:17 UTC

2

White foam on top of my tank

I keep seeing this weird foam on my tank. I put in some microlife today and i did a 50 percent water change. I also cleaned out the filter but they keep appearing back on the tank.

0 Comments
2024/12/02
13:48 UTC

1

hypoxia questions

My goldfish was in the “i’m being a bully” time out tank. Somehow at some point during the night his oxygen became disconnected. Based off when i woke up and his condition i’d say he did not have an oxygen supply for nine hours or less. He had oxygenated water to start. Anyways. he obviously has hypoxia, but is managing. I’m wondering what i should be looking for, what would show progress etc. I have decided if he clearly has lost cognitive function i will put him down. I want to know how long i should wait before making this choice, and/or what i should look for to determine if this is the right choice.

7 Comments
2024/12/02
04:47 UTC

28

My big boys gonna get friends

I'm so excited I've had him for a year and been fighting to get a big enough tank so he can have friends.

3 Comments
2024/12/02
04:05 UTC

6

final update on my oranda

exactly 80 days after my original post when i found out my oranda was being bullied and i took it out of its tank, it unfortunately passed.

my oranda had been severely injured while in its previous tank, and i had carelessly not noticed. i took it out immediately and did everything i could, and it started getting better. it's scales and fins were healing wonderfully. it was swimming around and eating its food again.

however, that phase ended a few days ago when my oranda slowly stopped acting like its happy self. it started laying on the bottom of the tank and not eating.

and today, when i came home from my mri, i saw him on his side on the bottom and i just knew he was gone. i lifted him out of the tank with my hand, and he didn't flinch or start flipping or anything.

i'm utterly devastated.

6 Comments
2024/12/02
02:16 UTC

18

My goldfish pond

13 Comments
2024/12/01
21:39 UTC

289

I'm feeling judged...

I could sit in front of their tank for hours, and they stare at me as much as I stare at them 😂

(Don't mind the mess, they get messy foods before a water change)

14 Comments
2024/12/01
18:18 UTC

35

2 New Members

Added 2 new members to my goldfish family. Everyone meet Salt and Pepper! Love how one is spotted and the other is patched. My goldfish family is up to 8 currently.

7 Comments
2024/12/01
17:12 UTC

5

Goldfish with black fin edges

Why there fins are black brought them today The shop guy said it's normal..🤔

16 Comments
2024/12/01
15:23 UTC

6

Hi is this something I have to be worried about? Is it just the aquarium dirt stuck?

Only this guy has it. Others are fine

18 Comments
2024/12/01
12:28 UTC

10

On holidays for 4-5 weeks

I will be on holidays for 4-5 weeks. I have this 1800 Liter tank with 5 goldfish.

Can the fish go without food? Any experience with food blocks?

Otherwise I will try to arrange a neighbour who can feed.

4 Comments
2024/12/01
12:01 UTC

59

Why does my goldfish breath at the surface?

My Thai Oranda breaths at the surface sometimes but not my smaller Ranchu. My last fish died from swim bladder disease and he breathed at the surface. Could anyone give me advice on wether I should be worried or not? Tank 55 gallons parameters 0 0 20 7.5. Two air bubblers and tidal 110. Thanks

40 Comments
2024/12/01
11:02 UTC

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Help me with my tank what more should i do or add

42 Comments
2024/12/01
10:09 UTC

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