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Visible tiny white spots anywhere on the fishes body are indicators of white spot. (Ich)They can often be seen scratching themselves against the gravel and other things in the tank. During spring however, the males develop white spots on their gills and pectoral fins so don't mistake them for disease.
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What does it mean when your goldfish stays in the same place bUT still alive AND taking ick away?
If your goldfish has Ick you will need to treat its water with some commercial cure. Just follow the directions. Before you do the treatment though, may I suggest you do a large water change, keep the filter ON all through the treatment and follow the instructions to the letter. Ick/Ich/white spot is a killer parasite and has to be fixed quickly before it kills every fish in the tank.
Why do goldfish get sick?
they might get the "ICK" or they can get sick from there bowl or tank not being clean
What is air bubble looking spots on goldfish fins?
Probably "ick". It needs to be treated.
Is ick contagious?
Yes, ick is highly contagious. Fish get it when they are stressed out, depressed, and/or weak. Ick is believed to be in water already.It spreads very quickly from one fish to another and you have to treat it right away. To treat ick, take the infected fish to a vet or use a home remedy such as salt or heat.
What are goldfish diseases?
There are diseases such as ich (white spots) which can be treated with salt. They can get to your pet goldfish easily and expert websites will have answers.
How do you cure ick?
Go to a pet shop and get the medication for it.If you have any other fish in your tank/bowl take them out because it will spread.It is an infection.My goldfish died from "ick" so you'd better hurry to get the medication.
What is your dogs favorite treat?
My dogs favorite treat is goldfish.
Treatment of whiting on goldfish?
I used to have fish and I think that's called Ich (pronounced ick). It can be treated with a medication available at the pet store.
Why does your goldfish have warts on its gills?
If they are little white bumps just on the gills, then you have a male goldfish that is ready to breed. If the white dots cover its body then your fish is sick with ick, and you will need to go to the petstore to get meds. for the fish.
Can goldfish have diseases?
yes. they can get many diseases from bacteria in tanks and other sick fish.
What are the most common goldfish diseases?
The most famous disease I heard of that goldfish get in the swim bladder infection. I am not so sure how people cure it, and the symptoms are when the goldfish is lying on the ground. Sometimes goldfish get parasites (worm thingys too) in their bodies, and it makes it harder for them to swim. One of my fish has constipation, and you can know this by noticing long strands of poo sticking out from their butts. and not falling off. The insides of boiled frozen peas help cure this.
Can ick be given to other fish?
Yes, most of the time when fish have ick, all of the fish in the tank get it. If 1 fish in your tank has ick, treat the whole tank.
