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What are you doing wrong if after you clean your goldfish tank they seem to become ill and sit on the bottom not moving much?
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∙ 11y ago
You should try to avoid changing 100% of the water unless absolutely necessary. Goldfish need 20 gallons for the first fish, plus 10 gallons each per additional fish (so 30 gallons for 2 fish). This is not only because of their size potential, but because of the waste they produce.
Your tank should also have a filter running at all time, whether it's an HOB (Hang On Back) or a canister type; this will hold the bulk of your good bacteria that helps keep the water cycled.
You should perform regular weekly maintenance on your tank which includes changing at least 50% of the water making sure that the new water is the same temperature as the old water, and that you add in the recommended dosage of water conditioner per the directions on the bottle.
If your tank is over-stocked and you are unable to buy something bigger, you can see if it's possible to re-home fish to a local fish store, and you would need to increase the number of water changes per week to perhaps 50% two times a week.
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What should you do if your goldfish bowl turns brown and the goldfish are always swimming to the top?
Stop doing a handstand. If your goldfish is floating, it will float to the top, not the bottom, therefore, you must be upside down!
Your goldfish is sitting at the bottom of the tank not moving or eating have 3 but only one is acting like that what is wrong n what can you do about it?
you should do a 25% water change , clean the filter , the gravel , and the tank you can put your fish in another bowl/tank
When do goldfish die?
Usually when they are about 2-3 years old. Goldfish can also die if you don't feed them enough, or too much. When goldfish are not kept in a clean habitat, they can get sick and die. Make sure to clean your goldfish tank at least once a week. Remember, goldfish mainly die from aging
What if your goldfish got cut while you were changing the water now it is hardly moving and is staying in the bottom of the tank is there anything you can do to stop it from dying?
not really but what if you you got cut and need oxygen? keep it in water and clean the cut. put it sideways and fill the injury with vineger. hope your fish maks it.
How often shoul you clean a goldfish's tank with two goldfish?
every other week
What about using sink water for a goldfish?
You can use clean tap water for your goldfish, but not dirty or used water.
Is the goldfish a dirty fish?
No, a gold fish is clean
Do you need to keep goldfish water clean for them to have babies?
Keeping the water clean in your goldfish aquarium will not only make your fish more likely to spawn but will also greatly improve the health of your fish and any potential fry, so yes you should keep your goldfish's water clean for them to spawn.
How often should you clean a goldfish tank with 4 goldfish in it?
Once a week :))))) i have experience
What is commensalism to goldfish?
There is really no commensalism that takes place between goldfish and other creatures. Occasionally, goldfish will clean their homes by eating leftover food and waste products.
What are the symptoms of a pregnant goldfish?
Fish don't get pregnant. When a male and female goldfish mate, they will swim close together and then the female will release eggs which the male will then cover in a liquid from his own body. This means that the eggs are fertilized and then they will then sink to the bottom of the tank. I suggest putting some CLEAN marbles on the bottom of the tank with the eggs because this will stop the fish trying to eat their own eggs. This works.
When should you clean your goldfish's bowl?
every 3-4 weeks
