Dropsy is an extremely serious and often fatal condition affecting goldfish.
If you notice your goldfish looking fat, swollen or “about to explode” then the problem is probably dropsy.
Read on to find out more about the symptoms of dropsy, what causes dropsy and how to treat it. [Read more…] about Dropsy: Does your goldfish look swollen?
Fin rot isn’t a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of disease or infection.
If your goldfish has fin rot then you will notice their fins start to appear frayed or ragged, as if they’ve been torn.
You may also notice a white or red edge where the fin appears broken. Act immediately before the symptoms get worse!
In this post, we’re going to look at what fin rot is, what causes it and – most importantly – how to treat it so that your goldfish doesn’t have to suffer or even die.
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Have you noticed white spots on your goldfish? Does it look like grains of salt or sugar have been sprinkled on to your goldfish’s body, fins or gills?
If the answer is yes then your fish may be infected with “white spot disease”, also known as “Ich” or “Ick”.
Read on to find out more about what ick is, what causes it and – most importantly – how to treat it…
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