Is my goldfish going to explode?
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02-05-09, 07:05 AM
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Is my goldfish going to explode?
I have some 30 pond fish all in good health with one exception. 'Lazarus' suddenly became very swollen 18 months ago but appeared otherwise well. I suspect he is 6 or 7 years old. This is the 2nd winter that he has survived but he is now so swollen that he is floating upside down most of the time. When I go to net him and remove he turns tail and [slowly] swims away. I can't face ending his existence but I fear he may be in pain. Is it a tumour perhaps and should I put him out of his misery?
#2
02-06-09, 07:26 PM
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Jack,
There are actually several diseases that could be the cause of Lazarus' problem. Have you done any research on Pondfish diseases like Dropsey and such?
I am sadly out of the loop these days with aquatic illnesses and parasites, but I will take a look and see what I can come up with.
Can you give more information on what climate you live in? How big/deep is your pond, how do you feed, what do you feed etc. The more info I have the easier it "might" make figuring it out. Either way I will do my best, but it may take a bit of time.
IF you could isolate him in a tank, you may also have a better look at hime, and perhaps see a possible injury etc...
There are actually several diseases that could be the cause of Lazarus' problem. Have you done any research on Pondfish diseases like Dropsey and such?
I am sadly out of the loop these days with aquatic illnesses and parasites, but I will take a look and see what I can come up with.
Can you give more information on what climate you live in? How big/deep is your pond, how do you feed, what do you feed etc. The more info I have the easier it "might" make figuring it out. Either way I will do my best, but it may take a bit of time.
IF you could isolate him in a tank, you may also have a better look at hime, and perhaps see a possible injury etc...
#3
02-08-09, 10:24 PM
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Jack,
I did a bit of searching around and found this article:
Glimmering Goldfish Facts on Health Issues (dropsy, ick, fungus, parasites, swimbladder, and more)
It sounds correct for what your fish appears to be doing. I would suggest a bit more research since you have the fish where you can actually see what it is doing.
That site is specific to goldfish and their issues. I hope this helps.
I did a bit of searching around and found this article:
Glimmering Goldfish Facts on Health Issues (dropsy, ick, fungus, parasites, swimbladder, and more)
It sounds correct for what your fish appears to be doing. I would suggest a bit more research since you have the fish where you can actually see what it is doing.
That site is specific to goldfish and their issues. I hope this helps.
