Goldfish (split from another thread)

irishangelforlife07 · New member Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I HAVE A YELLOW GOLDFISH I HAVE IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH THAN I GOT A MOOR FISH WELL HE JUST DIED LASTNIGHT NOW MY FISH IS ACTING FUNNY MY FISH STAYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK IT DOES NOT SWIM LIKE IT USE TO I HAVE A CASTLE IT GO'S IN THERE AND STAY'S THERE MUST OF THE DAY COULD MY FISH BE LONELY OR COULD MY FISH BE TRYING TO LAY SOME EGGSDO NOT KNOW WHAT SEX MY FISH IS. IT NEVER ACTED LIKE THIS I AM ABOUT TO BUY ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW . AND I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY MCMURRAY THAT IS MY FISHES NAME. SO CAN YOU PLZ HELP ME

txgurl19 · New member Joined: 24 Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Texas

You could try getting a new fish and see what happens...

gravity · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:31 pm Post subject:

Goldfish don't really get lonely, so you don't need to buy a new one. In fact, with one of your fish dying and the other acting as though it's sick, I would hold off on buying another one until you figure out what the problem is. It's very unlikely that your fish is trying to lay eggs.

Your best bet is to change about 1/3 of the water in the tank -- making sure you remove the chlorine with water conditioner. After the water change, see if McMurray gets a little more active.

GoldfishLover · New member Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 4

I have goldfish as well and have looked them up quite a bit. Do you know what kind of fish it is? But I agree.. don't get another fish until you figure out why your black moore died and why this one is acting funny. He could have swim bladder problems. Does he eat? What are your water params? Meaning: what is your ammonia level, nitrates, nitrites, ph. I know of a site that could help you better actually. I'm also a member on that site as well. it's call http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/ I KNOW they could help you out alot. And they will also recomend you not buying another fish right now. Also, how big is your tank?