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White scales on goldfish are typically caused by a parasitic infection called ich, or white spot disease. This can be treated effectively by raising the water temperature slowly to around 82-86F, adding aquarium salt, and using medication specifically designed to treat ich. It is important to follow the instructions on the medication carefully and monitor the fish closely during treatment.
What else can I help you with?
Why do goldfish have scales?
to protect them
What type of body covering does a goldfish have?
The goldfish has a body covering of scales. All fish have scales (even skarks), though their shape and composition vary.
What is a pearlscale goldfish?
They are a fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus). They were bred to have scales that look like pearls.
Do goldfish have skin?
gold fish have fish scales.
Could you give me a name for a goldfish?
goldie or scales
Do pregnant goldfish lose any scales before they give birth?
No, goldfish reproduce using external fertilization; goldfish are never pregnant.
Your goldfish is all alone but he has some scales missing?
If your goldfish is all alone then you know it isn't from fighting or other fish. It is probably that he is growing and the scales will soon replace themselves.
What is a goldfish's body made of?
A goldfish's body is made of scales, fins, organs, and bones covered by a layer of skin.
How many scales does a 1 year old goldfish have?
Gold fish have layers of scales. can be around 8300-18,700
Why did your goldfish Trevor lose all of its scales and soon after die?
Fish naturally loose their scales, but if your fish are loosing many scales at once, its not natural. Goldfish may loose their scales if they are stressed. If you get another fish, try medicating the tank with something like MelaFix for a while to prevent that from happening.
Why would goldfish not like the light on?
Perhaps your goldfish has photodermatitis, which is a condition that causes the photons from any source of light, especially the powerful and normally life-giving sun, to cause a type of inflammation on the skin, or in this case, the scales. The best thing to do in this situation is to keep your goldfish in the cupboard, or even the freezer. Good luck!
Are goldfish kosher?
Yes, goldfish are kosher! They are part of the carp family which have both fins and scales fulfilling the laws of kashrut.
