debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I think I may have goldfish problem again. Out of the 4 I have,since yesterday 2 of them are on the floor of the pond,laying on their sides and pretty lifeless tho are alive Trying to help someone answer this and offer advice, any ideas the pond is an outside bath tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Where abouts is it? Goldfish semi hibernate in winter and once the temperature drops below 10C their digestive systems stop working. If they have eaten anything they may be having digestive problems. Do they have a spare container they can put the goldfish in and bring their temperature up a bit (to more than 10C)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have suggested bringing them inside for a bit to put into warmer water, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Another possibility is there is too much rubbish in the bottom of the tub and with winter, it is releasing toxins into the water. Was it cleaned before winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 He tells me he did a complete water change last week, :-? rain water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 A complete water change? Uh oh. There could be a number of reasons for the problem then including temp change (though doubtful if it was rainwater) or a sudden pH change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I know, argh. Its so frustrating when people do this!! Anyway I have suggested he move the 2 sick ones into a seperate tank using some of the water from the tub and some fresh stuff, and moving them into a slightly warmer area. Was this the right advice?? And if not what else could I suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ok he also tells me he only feeds them once every 4 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 If he is near you he shouldn't be feeding them at all at this time of year. Putting them in a separate tank and warming them slowly is all I can think of at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 he is in grey mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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