Swimmysmom 0 Posted October 8, 2014 Hi! My name is Christine and my son won a feeder goldfish 5 years ago at a carnival. He has grown to a significant size and has always been an active eater. I currently keep him in a 20 gallon tank which I upgraded a few months ago from a 10 gallon. About a week and a half ago, I noticed that he stopped eating. He spends most of the day at the bottom of the tank, in the corner. On occasion, he will swim around but not much. I read about a variety of goldfish diseases and I do not see any signs other than not eating. His poop is white/clear in color now. I changed 80% of the water and cleaned the plants and gravel 6 days ago. I treat the water with Goldfish Protect and I always add Aquarium Salt. Just in case he has a bacterial infection, I started adding Melafix to the water when I conducted the 80% water change. I stopped feeding him pellets and switched to peas. He has always loved peas. He won't go near them anymore. Today, I bought blood worms and he has no interest. My water levels are fine and I have a good filtration system. I change the filter once a week. Does anyone know what could be happening? My son is devastated because essentially, we are watching him die from not eating. I can't believe I am losing sleep over this fish, but I have taken care of him for the past 5 years. What should I do? Christine 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted October 8, 2014 and welcome to the forum. Please fill out the following form which will help us immensely in figuring out what is going on with your son's GF. Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level(Tank) * Nitrite Level(Tank) * Nitrate level(Tank) * Ammonia Level(Tap) * Nitrite Level(Tap) * Nitrate level(Tap) * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? * Water temperature? * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? * How often do you change the water and how much? * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? * How many fish in the tank and their size? * What kind of water additives or conditioners? * What do you feed your fish and how often? * Any new fish added to the tank? * Any medications added to the tank? * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen 8,511 Posted October 8, 2014 in addition to the questionnaire, if you can provide video and/or photos, that would be great. photos from both sides and top view will be very helpful. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted October 8, 2014 Hi Christine, I believe you are Elizabeth's(my student) friend. She was texting me about your fish earlier and I told her to refer you here as I had to work until 8:00. I'm glad you found Fantailfan1 and Helen Your answers to the form above will really help us to help you figure this out. Just answer what you can and we will get to work on this. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fantailfan1 26,742 Posted October 8, 2014 . I was a little suspicious when I saw she was from Chicago. And is the fish's name Swimmy? I have a fish named Swimmy but we spell it Swimmie. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmetzger72 6,976 Posted October 8, 2014 Lisa, did you notice the fish's name Edit: Yep, you did 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaylaj2355 464 Posted October 8, 2014 I have totally lost sleep over a fish before xD I hope Swimmy gets better real soon! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
