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Title: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Melissa on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 3:33pm

I have had mine for about 4 years now and only today did I notice him floating pretty still with his nose down and tail up in the tank. I looked at him closer, and spooked him so he went swimming into our other Goldfish (a monster Lily won at the fair 8 years ago). There was a lump on his back that looks like a raised mole. A pic of it is below. I am wondering if perhaps he is near the end? :-/

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Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Jennifer on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 3:55pm

everything I've read says "tumor" but unfortunately, no treatment.

Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by vietvet2tours on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 3:55pm

Looks like Ick. Move him or they all get it.

Potter

Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Opus on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 6:05pm

Treat it for ich, it is caused by fast temperature swings. Best to separate it in a small tank and treat there. Make sure the temp and PH match the regular tank.

Some times shocking a fish with a bunch of treatments, especially salt ( pure salt, not table salt) will bring a dying fish back, but that is he last resort, it might kill them too.

Paul

Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Melissa on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 7:32pm

Jennifer, I'm thinkin tumor too. :-[

As for the ick, I've never had that problem with my fish but will keep it in mind. I am going to observe him for the next 24hrs to see how he does and go from there.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Shawn on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 8:04pm

little beer batter and he'll taste fine

Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
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Title: Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Post by Charlie on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 9:46pm

Looks a little worn out to me Mel. I had some good stuff but it's been a long long time.
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