Dying fantail

In article ,
wrote:

1. dont ever put an algae eater in with GF. they take a liking to the slime
coat,
suck it off and the GF gets infection of the skin.

2. foam could well be the slime coat, or, it is basically organic matter
which foams.
your filter is not taking care of the organic matter. If your tank is not
75+oF, get
a heater to increase the biological activity of the biobugs. dont scrape the
insides
of the tank in back and sides, let the algae grow. cut back on feeding.
increase
filters, put another one on there.

Thanks for the response.

I never see any interaction of the goldfish with the algae eater (which
hangs out on a large leaf or attached to the side of the tank). The
previous goldfish (a fantail) lived with the algae eater for 5 years
with no problem. I also have "White Clouds" in the tank as well, which
are said to be sensitive to ammonia, but everything has gone smoothly
with them for the last 18 months. I understand that the algae eater is
at his threshold for coolness, but the tank is in the living room which
never gets very cold.
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