disease

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 […]

“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” […]

The condition known as congested fins is easy to confuse with fin rot, and can be particularly hard to correctly identify in fish who have red fins. Congested fins lead to the tail and fins taking on a torn and ragged appearance, without any external trauma having occurred to cause the tearing. While any of […]

All fish can potentially suffer from constipation, regardless of the type of diet they are fed, and goldfish are no exception. As goldfish are prolific eaters, constipation is one of the more common problems they face. So, if you’re wondering how to tell if your goldfish is constipated – and what you should do about it […]

Black smudge or black spot in goldfish is probably one of the most commonly seen goldfish health problems, and one that has many different potential causes. Black spots or smudges are often indicative of disease or illness in the goldfish, and many goldfish will display blackening across part of the body or the fins and […]

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 […]