Regular Member CraigT Posted October 14, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 I obtained these two goldfish for my son.. they are small and in a 10 gallon tank ( new) but am in process of setting up a 40 gallon .. I am more aware of what to do now then I was when I purchased these two .. it was a save the day move after my son won two at the church fair and his grandparents ( who were supposed to hold onto them) proceeded to put the bag o fish in the truck and left them there... I live in South Central Texas... that pretty much sums up what happened to those two.. My boy was heartbroken,, already gave them names an everything. So I did the typical dad thing and spent too much money on the wrong stuff to make him happy. Well I have heard clean every two weeks and I have heard once a month.. was planning on cleaning this week ( week 3) .. water is crystal clear.. aerator in pumping out bubbles like crazy.. pump is running well. ( a little too much current for their taste I think though.. work in progress) I noticed tonight there was a greyish lump on Attila's gill..when I was looking at past pictures to see if it was present then I also noticed white splotches along one side of his body. Both like to hang out under the fake plant but they also swim around and play around the bubbles. They still eat, just fed them. Can I get a little help with what to do next.. I'm going to check the water once the boy is fully asleep. I could guess at this but I would rather get the opinions of people who are in the know. Thanks for any help 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member spider man Posted October 14, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 we need to know the following water parameters. Ammonia nitrite, nitrate and ph. if you cannot test at home take water sample to the store. What type of filter do you have.? In the first picture it looks like there is some type of protrusion but in the second it appears smooth. The fish may be injuring themselves on something in the tank. I see a lot of plastic plants, make sure the there are no sharp edge objects in the tank I would guess and say that most of your issues are related to poor water quality, 10 gallons is way too small even for one goldfish. Are you changing the water weekly. On a small tank like yours water conditions deteriorate rapidly. You should be doing at least 75% water changes weekly or even larger or, two 50% weekly water changes. Additionally you should be vacuuming out that gravel as a lot of debris gets trapped under it. Use Prime as your conditioner. Please get that water checked 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CraigT Posted October 14, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Thank you, it seems there is a lot of conflicting info out there , I've read 25% every two weeks or even a month. Maybe that's on larger tanks.. I am " cycling" a 40 gallon tank right now. Unfortunately I have had to learn on the fly but am getting things corrected. I will do as you have stated.. also you are right.. last night I snuck in and checked the water..nitrates were at the stressful level .. will be correcting that tonight. Its just the one plant .. not sharp.. and some fake rocks. The filter came with the tank so probably not great, I bought a used 40gal with a stand and an emperor 400 filter ( seems a bit much) for 50 bucks.. ( great deal.. tank is in great condition) I cleaned it thouroughly.. rinsed it several times.. let water water sit overnight.. emptied and rinsed some more.. I will treat and sdo a 75% water transfer tonight. Fyi a little embarrassing but it turns out that the white spots were smudges on the glass.. my boy lives these fish ... he doesn't tap on the glass but says he's giving them hugs by pressing his fingers on the glass lol.. unfortunately he's 8 and not great at washing his hands lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CraigT Posted October 14, 2021 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 Also is I have salt for the aquarium.. added it initially when I set up. What is your recommended amount per gallon? I know what the bag states but I'd like to have your opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member spider man Posted October 14, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted October 14, 2021 HEY, DO NOT BEAT YOUR SELF UP, WHERE ARE ALL HAVE BEEN THERE AND YOU APPEAR TO BE TRYING HARD., ONE TEASPOON OF SALT PER GALLON. FOR YOUR 40 GALLON I WOULD RECOMMEND THE AQUA CLEAR POWER FILTER FOR TANKS UP TO 70 GALLONS IN SIZE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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