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It all depends on what is causing the problem, it could be because of an infection, constipation, deformity, or egg impaction. Before you assume this condition is untreatable try doing some large 50-75% water changes, feed the fish lots of veggies, or you could try, if you suspect an infection, feeding a medicated food (available at the link posted below) or, if you suspect an egg impaction, attempt to hand spawn the goldfish so it can release it's eggs which are causing the problem.
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Can your fish die of Swimbladder Disease?
Yes
Why do goldfish float to the top if they are not dead?
A common cause of this in living goldfish is a condition known as swimbladder. The swimbladder controls buoyancy, if there's a problem with it the fish may float to the surface. You can get treatment for it at a pet shop, usually drops that you add to the water. Hope this helps!
Should goldfish food be soft or hard?
Generally, it is better for goldfish to eat food that is soft. For one, it's easier to chew and digest, and it eliminates the risk of choaking. Also, for fancy goldfish, especially the egg bodied kind, it also lowers the risk of the fish becoming constipated or developing swimbladder problems.
Do goldfish die after they have eggs?
No Goldfish do not normally die after they spawn. Goldfish can live and spawn regularly for over 50 Years.
Why is goldfish turning sideways?
If your goldfish is swimming upside down, that probably means it has swimbladder disease or something of the sort. To cure this, I suggest you feed your upside-down swimming goldfish the insides of boiled peas. I never tried it myself, but on the internet I saw the story of a person who fed his upside-down swimming goldfish some peas and the next day it was swimming normally! Try it! It will cure constipation too. But if your goldfish is floating upside down, there is a high possibility it is dead. Poke it or fish it up with a net. If it moves or thrashes around when you pick it up in a net, then it is alive.
What will happen if angelfish attack goldfish?
Then the goldfish will die.
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
How fast does a fair goldfish die?
It depend's on how the goldfish is being treated.
Can you put a betta with a goldfish?
Do not, no matter what put a goldfish and a betta together unless you want the goldfish to die!!!
Will the goldfish die in oily water?
Yes Goldfish Can Die In Oily Water HeHe I Like Gold Fish :)
Does glitter hurt goldfish in an inside aquarium?
Yes. The glitter can get into their gills and inhibit their breathing. If enough glitter gets in, the goldfish will eventually suffocate and die. The goldfish can also mistake the glitter for food. As it is not possible for goldfish to digest glitter, this too can cause the goldfish to die.
How does goldfish moves?
The movement of a goldfish has been described often as dancing by some. Others find it to look rather like an awkward waddle. A more descriptive statement would be that a goldfish moves itself via the pectoral and caudle fin(s) much like a snake- with a jerk to one side and another to the other to get to where it wants to go. It uses an air-filled organ called the swimbladder to control it bouyancy and to move up and down.
