Guest Daniela Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 My son got a goldfish about three weeks ago. Last week we bought him a bigger tank and new rocks etc. I didn’t know that you have to keep good bacteria in there via rocks, water etc. So his water got cloudy. The next day I went to Petco and go some bacteria stuff and a nitrate remover. That worked to clear it up. Then he started getting big white growths on his eyes. I’m pretty sure he’s blind now. I’ve put in 10tsp if salt and treated with Melafix for 5 days with no progress. Yesterday I bought a gravel vacuum. Cleaned those and changed about 20% of the water. He’s still no better and I’m not even sure if it’s a bacteria or a fungus. Please helppp! I have a picture but I can’t figure out how to add it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper FishyMandy Posted March 12, 2020 Helper Share Posted March 12, 2020 Can you please fill out this form the best you can, it will help us to help you 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Test responses Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Test Results for the Following: Ammonia Level(Tank): I don’t know how to test for this Nitrite Level(Tank): 0 Nitrate level(Tank): 0 Ammonia Level(Tap) Nitrite Level(Tap) 0 Nitrate level(Tap) 0 Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines): 7.0 Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines): 7.0 Other Required Info: Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops?: strips API Water temperature? Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 10 gallons 2 weeks What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? Whisper 2-10i How often do you change the water and how much? We’ve only had him 2 weeks and I completely changed it a week ago (I know now I shouldn’t have) How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? See above How many fish in the tank and their size? 1 goldfish What kind of water additives or conditioners? I used Prime remove chlorine and API quick start What do you feed your fish and how often? Goldfish granules and I also have goldfish flakes He’s pretty much blind right now so I’m putting more food in there than normal to try and make sure he eats enough but I am getting the excess out to the best of my ability Any new fish added to the tank? No Any medications added to the tank? Melafix List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. 1 Tbs salt 2 days ago, Melafix for the last 4 days Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? No Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? No he’s definitely hungry and looking for food. Just not having much luck finding it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper Arctic Mama Posted March 19, 2020 Helper Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Daniela, can you post some pictures of your fish and setup? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted March 19, 2020 Admin Share Posted March 19, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 4:55 PM, Guest Test responses said: Test Results for the Following: Ammonia Level(Tank): I don’t know how to test for this Nitrite Level(Tank): 0 Nitrate level(Tank): 0 Ammonia Level(Tap) Nitrite Level(Tap) 0 Nitrate level(Tap) 0 Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines): 7.0 Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines): 7.0 Other Required Info: Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops?: strips API Water temperature? Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 10 gallons 2 weeks What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? Whisper 2-10i How often do you change the water and how much? We’ve only had him 2 weeks and I completely changed it a week ago (I know now I shouldn’t have) How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? See above How many fish in the tank and their size? 1 goldfish What kind of water additives or conditioners? I used Prime remove chlorine and API quick start What do you feed your fish and how often? Goldfish granules and I also have goldfish flakes He’s pretty much blind right now so I’m putting more food in there than normal to try and make sure he eats enough but I am getting the excess out to the best of my ability Any new fish added to the tank? No Any medications added to the tank? Melafix List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. 1 Tbs salt 2 days ago, Melafix for the last 4 days Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? No Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? No he’s definitely hungry and looking for food. Just not having much luck finding it Also if you can go to the LFS and get your water tested for free. Get the numbers though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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