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Find out how it is getting hurt. Is another fish biting it? Is it possible that it got caught in your water filter? When you find out how it got hurt, change things so that it can´t happen again.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoClamped fins in goldfish is usually caused by an infestation of parasites, poor water quality or a pH crash. Test water quality, if poor do an immediate large water change of at least 50%. To treat parasites add 0.3% concentration of aquarium salt to the tank then try treating with fluketabs or any medication that specifically treats flukes/parasites. Hope this helps
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∙ 14y agoYour fish is suffering from a fatal disease called Dropsy. The usual cause of Dropsy is putrid water conditions which result in the fish getting an internal bacterial infection due to the extra stress. This infection causes organ failure which in turn leads to a release of built-up fluids into the abdomen thus causing the scales to protrude. It is probably best to euthanize the fish. Then next time you try to keep a fish, please make sure you look after it properly. Goldfish need at least 10 gallons of water per fish (preferably more) and "Every fish tank needs a properly functioning cycled filter, and regular water changes of at least 50% weekly".
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∙ 12y agoYour question falls into the catagorie of cyber bullying which wiki answers has not tollerance for. I will watch your IP and the next time you do anything wrong I will give you a warning and if you do it another time I will ban your IP for an hour.
Note from tcmve: I don't see how asking about the care of one's pets could possibly fall into the "categorie of cyber bullying." The previous answer seems more like bullying than the question itself.
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∙ 13y agoI'm really sorry that you have to hear this but you are going to get a vet to put it down or kill it for yourself. You can't let the poor thing suffer. It's just cruel it's like you and I become friends and when you fall and need me to call and ambulance but I won't.
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∙ 12y agoIt could be ich or velvet. Check the link below and see whatever symptoms your fish has. Follow suggestions.
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How many fins do goldfish have?
A goldfish has about 1,500 bones inside of it.
How may legs does a goldfish have?
Goldfish do not have legs. Goldfish do have fins, although the number of fins will depend on the type of goldfish.
What are goldfish fins used for?
a goldfish uses his/her fins for direction when it swims.
Where are the ears on a goldfish?
fins fins
Do goldfish naturally lose their fins?
no they don't loose there fins if they do they die.
How does goldfish move around?
Well goldfish move their fins of course.
How old is a goldfish when it gets its fins?
The fins develop on a goldfish fry after about a couple days after they are hatched. Until then, they are not free swimming and look like a tadpole.
What is the best type of goldfish to train?
The common goldfish because its fins are not too delicate
What paired fins on a goldfish act as stabilisers?
There are many fins on a goldfish that act in stabilization. The two major ones are the pelvic and pectorals. The anal fins also help in stabilization but they don't play as large of a role in it.
What is a goldfish with no fins?
It is very badly damaged and will probably die. -----improved answer ---- that's actually incorrect, unless there are signs that there was a fin to begin with, in which case it is probably fin rot... but if you are talking about those goldfish that swim super awkward and have no fins on their back, then you are talking about a celestial goldfish. some bubble eyed goldfish also come with no fins.
How do you stop goldfish from eating other fish tail?
Goldfish are naturally attracted to rotting fins, so if your goldfish has rotting fins get a cure for it or change your water. Or, in the other case, if that goldfish is bullying its tankmate, move the bully or victim to another tank or return the bully to the pet store.
How do you know when a goldfish is sick?
A goldfish that is healthy will swim around with their fins up and behave as you expect a fish to behave.When a fish is ill, it may spend all of it's time sitting on the bottom of the tank, they may have their fins clamped against their body, or they are surfacing at the top of the tank for air.There may also be other signs such as a problem floating upright, blood red streaks in their fins, fungus on their body, sores, or even torn fins just to name a few possibilities.
