| I recently read a story online about a goldfish that | | | | swimming where he will seem to be floating up near |
| died at the ripe old age of 43. I marveled at the | | | | the top of the tank or down at the bottom. This |
| story because my goldfish only seem to last a couple | | | | happens more often and tanks that have bad water |
| of months. What caused this fish to live so long? No | | | | quality so keep your tank In good condition. |
| doubt he received great care and was raised in | | | | Dropsy |
| optimum water conditions. | | | | Dropsy is a bacterial infection that attacks the fish |
| Goldfish are actually hardy fish but they are many | | | | from the inside. The symptoms are that your |
| diseases that they can die from including constipation. | | | | goldfishes scales will look like they are sticking out |
| If you want your goldfish to live a long and healthy | | | | from his body. This is a very serious aquarium |
| life you need to make sure that you treat the | | | | disease and by the time you notice your fish have it, |
| aquarium properly. Goldfish can be a bit messy and | | | | it's probably already too advanced treat. |
| you need to make sure that you clean their water | | | | Ich |
| diligently vacuuming up all feces and uneaten food on | | | | Ich is a common aquarium disease which is actually a |
| the bottom and doing partial water changes often. | | | | parasite that attaches itself to your fish. It is often |
| Also it is important not to overcrowd the tank as this | | | | called white spot because It looks like little white |
| can cause the water quality to go downhilll fast. | | | | dots, like tiny grains of salt on the fish. If you leave |
| Here's some aquarium diseases that your goldfish | | | | this unchecked it can get quite bad as the spores |
| might be prone to: | | | | multiply excessively. |
| Constipationwhile, this is not a disease per say it does | | | | Fin Rot |
| have to do with what you are feeding the fish. if you | | | | Fin Rot is another bacterial infection which attacks |
| notice that your goldfish is trailing feces behind him, | | | | the fins of your goldfish. this will cause his fans to |
| then he is probably constipated. This means that you | | | | look ragged and you will notice over time that it |
| are not feeding him the right kinds of foods, perhaps | | | | progresses up the fin until nothing is left. This can be |
| his diet is too fatty or just not varied enough. Just | | | | treated successfully if caught early on.. |
| like in humans, you can remedy this by giving him | | | | Most all goldfish disease can be avoided by keeping |
| more roughage. Try feeding him spinach, peas or | | | | your tank clean. Remember to do periodic water |
| even tubifex worms. You should also soak dried fish | | | | changes and don't crowd to many fish in the tank. |
| foods before letting your goldfish feed on them and | | | | Watch your fish for signs of constipation and other |
| this will help with his digestion. | | | | disease and you too might have a goldfish that lives |
| Swim Bladder Disorderswim bladder disorder happens | | | | to the ripe old age of 43! |
| more in the fancy goldfish and is a problem with him | | | | |