Bully Fish

[DJ]

Hi everyone, Im new to the group :)

Ok, tank info, 50 gallons, side filter, 4 large (ish) goldfish. However, the
smaller of the four spends most of his time hiding under the filter, have no
idea why, because he seems healthy, and so do all the others, he does come
out sometimes, and the other fish seem ok with him, but I am wondering why
he hides?

Thanks
David

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if he didnt always act this way it might be because that fish is sick. what are your
water quality parameters, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and pH? do the physical on the
fish see if it has any problems.
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/technique/technique.html#Jo_Ann's_Fish_Physical
if nothing else, do some 50% water changes 3 days in a row and see if the fish perks
up. Ingrid

"DJ" > wrote:

>Hi everyone, Im new to the group :)
>
>Ok, tank info, 50 gallons, side filter, 4 large (ish) goldfish. However, the
>smaller of the four spends most of his time hiding under the filter, have no
>idea why, because he seems healthy, and so do all the others, he does come
>out sometimes, and the other fish seem ok with him, but I am wondering why
>he hides?
>
>Thanks
>David
>



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[Devin]

I had a fish doing this and he ended up dying. I "think" he had a bacterial
infection, but I could never tell for sure. Do the water changes as
suggested, and I'd also suggest the fish physical and other items on this
page:
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/technique/technique.html#Jo_Ann's_Fish_Physical

Good luck.

Devin

"DJ" > wrote in message
...
> Hi everyone, Im new to the group :)
>
> Ok, tank info, 50 gallons, side filter, 4 large (ish) goldfish. However,
the
> smaller of the four spends most of his time hiding under the filter, have
no
> idea why, because he seems healthy, and so do all the others, he does come
> out sometimes, and the other fish seem ok with him, but I am wondering why
> he hides?
>
> Thanks
> David
>
>