Cotton mouth is not one of the most common afflictions of goldfish, but is one of the more serious ones and one that often gets wrongly diagnosed. It can lead to a wide variety of health problems in the goldfish, and should be dealt with as soon as it is spotted, as it is very […]
Diseases
Goldfish and flukes
“Flukes” in goldfish doesn’t refer to an actual disease, but rather a parasite, which comes in two different varieties depending on whether it affects the body or the gills of the fish. Flukes are one of the most common types of aquarium and pond parasites, and one of the largest too, which can be seen […]
Goldfish and velvet
The condition of “velvet” in goldfish might sound rather prettily named, but in reality it is anything but! Velvet, or to give it its correct name, “Oodinium,” can soon take over a whole tank of fish, and have a significant effect on the health and wellbeing of your goldfish within a short space of time. […]
Goldfish and hole in the head
The rather alarmingly named condition “hole in the head” is a disease that can affect both goldfish and tropical fish, and is often the result of keeping your goldfish in poor-quality water over a prolonged period of time, either due to an overcrowded tank, insufficient cleaning, or water changes that are too infrequent. Read on […]
Pop eye in goldfish: Do you have a goldfish with big eyes?
Have you got a goldfish with big eyes? Have you suddenly noticed your fish’s eyes look bigger than normal? You may be seeing a condition called “Pop Eye”. Pop eye, also sometimes known as “exophthalmia” isn’t strictly a disease in and of itself, but rather, it is the result of another underlying issue or infection. […]
Lice and worms in goldfish
Lice and worms are common goldfish tank parasites, both of which can potentially lead to health problems in your fish and so, should be dealt with as soon as a potential issue arises. What are goldfish lice and worms? Fish tank lice and worms are parasites that rely upon goldfish to thrive and reproduce, and […]
Swim bladder disease: Is your fish swimming upside down?
“Swim bladder disease” is one of the most common problems affecting goldfish. If you’ve seen your fish swimming upside down, or on its side, then you’ve seen a swim bladder problem. Although often called a “disease”, it is actually a symptom that can have a number of different causes. There is not one specific “disease” […]
