Mama

Thanks to all for the advice. The fins don't look eaten away - so I might just keep a close watch in the meantime rather than rushing in, and possibly try a bit of the tonic salt in the water. I've got some Spirulina Discs for the bristlenose, plus there is wood in the tank. Problem is the goldies get to the discs first and scare off the wee bristlenose! Have also started popping a bit of zucchini in now and then, which the bristlenose seems to like OK and the goldies leave alone (another handy tip from the Fishroom...!).

Hi - I'm fairly new to fishkeeping, but over the past six months or so have set up my cold freshwater tank, now with 5 well established goldfish and a newish baby bristlenose. Initial setup and several teething problems have benefited by reading your excellent advice!! One of the goldies now has a white edge along its fins, which I am assuming is fin rot? I assume I need to get something for this from the local fish store - any recommendations? Also, I've read of using a salt bath/tonic salt - is this something special I need to get or can you use everyday table salt? If so, what concentration would you use and what is the method? Any advise greatly appreciated.