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Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
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? Undecided

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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails) Reply #1 - Jul 14^th, 2009 at 3:55pm everything I've read says "tumor" but unfortunately, no treatment.
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Potter CH.com Alumnus Offline Team MOOSE DROOL Stinky Stuff on a Hook Prostaff Posts: 3600 Blgs.Mt. Gender:	Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails) Reply #2 - Jul 14^th, 2009 at 3:55pm Looks like Ick. Move him or they all get it. Potter
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Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails)
Reply #3 - 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.

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails) Reply #4 - 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.
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Shawn Ex Member	Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails) Reply #5 - Jul 14^th, 2009 at 8:04pm little beer batter and he'll taste fine
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Question for anyone who owns Goldfish (fantails) Reply #7 - 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. Get him a new pal: Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or Charlie
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