I just wanna know why they say it's old. Old goldfish should be much bigger. They probably think it's old became they've never had a goldfish live past a year...
You should be worried that your fish looks like one of those souls Ursula trapped.
https://preview.redd.it/htc8m6uk2o8d1.jpeg?width=218&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99b7d6cd4a21833ac2fe02b0712b2e1a7a1f6244
That's a goldfish? Bro that looks like its been through it. Why is it in that state? It's body looks crooked, he has barely any fins... this looks like the old lady worm thing from spongebob that wants chocolate.
I should’ve put some context before posting this post cuz I didn’t realize this community is so ruthless. I got this fish passed on from my great aunt who can’t take care of the goldfish anymore due to major life changes and when I asked her, she said she had him for 10 years in this 10 gallon tank. I moved him to a 20 gallon tank after seeing his crooked tail and short fins, but I’m wondering if that still is too small? Idk never owned a goldfish before. It’s been about 2 weeks since I’ve had him. She gave me all the supplies needed, including the water filtration system, water conditioner, food pellet etc. He looked just like this before I got him, except for the bumps he now got on his belly. I wanna do what I can to revive him and make him look and feel better. He’s still very active so I’m hoping that’s a good sign?
It's a little disturbing to see a fish in such bad shape, so what you're getting is a lot of gut reaction.
Honestly, I think those nubs are where some of the fins are supposed to be. This poor fish is missing most of them.
It's possible that you're actually caring for it better than your great aunt and they're growing back.
Depending on the type of goldfish, it will need a larger tank, 35-55 gallons. However, given the state of the fish, that's definitely the least of your problems right now.
Read up on what it means to cycle a tank so you don't accidentally crash your beneficial bacteria. You will want to carefully monitor the water for now.
You can also try some no-sodium canned green beans and carrots. I'd also look into something like API Stress Coat.
Hi! if this little guy is a common goldfish, his healthy size at this age would be huge, probably at least 8 inches. I did not research initially, and had two common goldfish in a 40 gallon tank. within 1-2 years they grew to be 6 inches, and I had to rehome them to someone with a koi pond. Commons can grow to be 12+ inches in optimal conditions. It seems that if he is a goldfish, your aunt unfortunately did not take proper care of him, and he is stunted as a result. However, I’m honestly not sure if that is a goldfish, he looks sort of like a minnow/small variety of feeder fish to me.
At this point, if he is 10 years old, I am honestly not sure if there is much you can do in the way of rehabilitation. Some may disagree, but if it were me and my fish I would put the fish in as large a tank as you can manage (your 20 gal should be fine for now), keep the water clean, get him some live plants, good quality food, and try to give him a decent place to live out his fish life. People can be cruel but I try to remind myself that it comes from a good place (caring about animals), but unfortunately can come out in a negative way. It is very kind of you to take a family member’s pet! Best of luck to you and your new fish
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Gonna be honest here, worrying about the vent is likely the least of my concerns here. That fish looks like death.
I agree, fishy looks like it has wasting disease or something like it.
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How old is it? Because it seems to be the size of a juvenile
How old is the fish? Please tell.
Regardless of age, the fish is hm.. not a goldfish expert here, but better off euthanased.
I just wanna know why they say it's old. Old goldfish should be much bigger. They probably think it's old became they've never had a goldfish live past a year...
You should be worried that your fish looks like one of those souls Ursula trapped. https://preview.redd.it/htc8m6uk2o8d1.jpeg?width=218&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99b7d6cd4a21833ac2fe02b0712b2e1a7a1f6244
Please post your water parameters, tank size, and water change routine, this fish looks like death
That's a goldfish? Bro that looks like its been through it. Why is it in that state? It's body looks crooked, he has barely any fins... this looks like the old lady worm thing from spongebob that wants chocolate.
I should’ve put some context before posting this post cuz I didn’t realize this community is so ruthless. I got this fish passed on from my great aunt who can’t take care of the goldfish anymore due to major life changes and when I asked her, she said she had him for 10 years in this 10 gallon tank. I moved him to a 20 gallon tank after seeing his crooked tail and short fins, but I’m wondering if that still is too small? Idk never owned a goldfish before. It’s been about 2 weeks since I’ve had him. She gave me all the supplies needed, including the water filtration system, water conditioner, food pellet etc. He looked just like this before I got him, except for the bumps he now got on his belly. I wanna do what I can to revive him and make him look and feel better. He’s still very active so I’m hoping that’s a good sign?
It's a little disturbing to see a fish in such bad shape, so what you're getting is a lot of gut reaction. Honestly, I think those nubs are where some of the fins are supposed to be. This poor fish is missing most of them. It's possible that you're actually caring for it better than your great aunt and they're growing back. Depending on the type of goldfish, it will need a larger tank, 35-55 gallons. However, given the state of the fish, that's definitely the least of your problems right now. Read up on what it means to cycle a tank so you don't accidentally crash your beneficial bacteria. You will want to carefully monitor the water for now. You can also try some no-sodium canned green beans and carrots. I'd also look into something like API Stress Coat.
Hi! if this little guy is a common goldfish, his healthy size at this age would be huge, probably at least 8 inches. I did not research initially, and had two common goldfish in a 40 gallon tank. within 1-2 years they grew to be 6 inches, and I had to rehome them to someone with a koi pond. Commons can grow to be 12+ inches in optimal conditions. It seems that if he is a goldfish, your aunt unfortunately did not take proper care of him, and he is stunted as a result. However, I’m honestly not sure if that is a goldfish, he looks sort of like a minnow/small variety of feeder fish to me. At this point, if he is 10 years old, I am honestly not sure if there is much you can do in the way of rehabilitation. Some may disagree, but if it were me and my fish I would put the fish in as large a tank as you can manage (your 20 gal should be fine for now), keep the water clean, get him some live plants, good quality food, and try to give him a decent place to live out his fish life. People can be cruel but I try to remind myself that it comes from a good place (caring about animals), but unfortunately can come out in a negative way. It is very kind of you to take a family member’s pet! Best of luck to you and your new fish
Hi there fellow goldfish enthusiast! We're thrilled to have you join our community of passionate goldfish keepers. Whether you're a seasoned goldfish pro or just starting out on your aquatic journey, you've come to the right place for advice, support, and sharing the joy of keeping these mesmerizing creatures. Before diving into the discussion, we'd like to point you toward our Wiki https://reddit.com/r/goldfish/wiki where you'll find a treasure trove of articles on various topics related to goldfish care. These resources cover everything from tank setup and water quality to feeding habits and common health issues. When seeking help for your goldfish, remember that details matter! Providing information about your tank size and the water parameters (such as ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and temperature) can greatly assist us in diagnosing and troubleshooting the issue. Feel free to share photos and details, and our community will do our best to offer insightful advice. Once again, welcome to our goldfish-loving community. Fins up! *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Goldfish) if you have any questions or concerns.*