Possible Sick Comet?

Hi,

I am a newbie to fishkeeping. I set up a tank about 3 weeks ago. It is a 29 gallon with two goldfish. My comet has been acting fine, but I noticed that he had white poop, and his tail(he is white) looks a little irritated(can see his veins a bit?). He is swimming normally, actively looking for food and he swims with the other fish in the tank(he is not keeping to himself).

Since I am new at this, I do wonder if feeding him too much could cause the white poop? Or is this a bacterial infection?

Water quality seems fine, ammonia did get to .50 but I have been doing 25% water changes to make sure it doesn't spike up. The PH is around 8 but all the water here is and LFS said that it is better to leave it steady then keep adjusting it, that the fish would adapt. Nitrites, Nitrates, are testing 0?

The water has been cloudy, but I was assuming it was bacterial bloom? I have a bio wheel filter.

Just trying to go through any questions you might have asked about the water, fish, etc.

Thanks!

Cecile

Sorry, I just checked my records, Nitrate was at 5? It was zero previously, with ammonia being a little higher. Now ammonia is hardly present but Nitrate climbing. Is this an indication that my biological filter is kicking in? Thanks!
Cecile

Originally Posted by Cecileew

Hi,

I am a newbie to fishkeeping. I set up a tank about 3 weeks ago. It is a 29 gallon with two goldfish. My comet has been acting fine, but I noticed that he had white poop, and his tail(he is white) looks a little irritated(can see his veins a bit?). He is swimming normally, actively looking for food and he swims with the other fish in the tank(he is not keeping to himself).

Since I am new at this, I do wonder if feeding him too much could cause the white poop? Or is this a bacterial infection?

Water quality seems fine, ammonia did get to .50 but I have been doing 25% water changes to make sure it doesn't spike up. The PH is around 8 but all the water here is and LFS said that it is better to leave it steady then keep adjusting it, that the fish would adapt. Nitrites, Nitrates, are testing 0?

The water has been cloudy, but I was assuming it was bacterial bloom? I have a bio wheel filter.

Just trying to go through any questions you might have asked about the water, fish, etc.

Thanks!

Cecile

Cecileew wrote:

Sorry, I just checked my records, Nitrate was at 5? It was zero
previously, with ammonia being a little higher. Now ammonia is hardly
present but Nitrate climbing. Is this an indication that my biological
filter is kicking in? Thanks!
Cecile

Yes, it sounds like you are most of the way through the cycle. Keep monitoring
and do water changes to control the levels. Streaks in the tail is an indication
of poor water quality (usually). White pooh could indeed be a bacterial
infection
have you got any medicated food? Medigold?

Originally Posted by Geezer From The Freezer

Cecileew wrote:

Sorry, I just checked my records, Nitrate was at 5? It was zero
previously, with ammonia being a little higher. Now ammonia is hardly
present but Nitrate climbing. Is this an indication that my biological
filter is kicking in? Thanks!
Cecile

Yes, it sounds like you are most of the way through the cycle. Keep monitoring
and do water changes to control the levels. Streaks in the tail is an indication
of poor water quality (usually). White pooh could indeed be a bacterial
infection
have you got any medicated food? Medigold?

I didn't see medigold around here, I did see that I could order it online? I saw some medicated foot at the LFS by Jungle, for bacterial infections. Also, my two fish are chasing each other like mad. They take turns, but as far as I can see they are not nipping or anything? Have you heard anything about the jungle brand, or will it hurt to go ahead and purchase the medigold online and wait?


Thanks!


Cecileew

"Cecileew" wrote in message
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The water has been cloudy, but I was assuming it was bacterial bloom? I
have a bio wheel filter.

Just trying to go through any questions you might have asked about the
water, fish, etc.

I don't know enough to answer any question. How big is your filter? I've
heard that goldfish needs extra filters.

A

You can order the Medigold here
https://www.goldfishconnection.com/s...php?parentId=5 When
ever I have placed an order with goldfishconnection I received it in a
few days : ) I know the medigold is good, not sure about the jungle
product.....if thats all you can get its worth a shot. Keep doing
water changes and maybe add some aquarium salt and that should help
quite a bit.

You can order the Medigold here
https://www.goldfishconnection.com/s...php?parentId=5 When
ever I have placed an order with goldfishconnection I received it in a
few days : ) I know the medigold is good, not sure about the jungle
product.....if thats all you can get its worth a shot. Keep doing
water changes and maybe add some aquarium salt and that should help
quite a bit.

Originally Posted by bettasngoldfish

You can order the Medigold here
https://www.goldfishconnection.com/s...php?parentId=5 When
ever I have placed an order with goldfishconnection I received it in a
few days : ) I know the medigold is good, not sure about the jungle
product.....if thats all you can get its worth a shot. Keep doing
water changes and maybe add some aquarium salt and that should help
quite a bit.

Thank you so much , I ordered it tonight! They are in PA and so am I so maybe it will come quickly!

Cecileew

Great! So far I have not had a sick fish refuse to eat the medigold.
Then again I have not had many goldfish that refuse to eat at all ; )
They are like little eating machines lol!

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I received the medigold a few days ago and I have been feeding it to the fish. I had a question? Can you soak the medigold before giving it to the fish? It seems rock hard, and large pieces for my goldfish. I cut the food in half and fed the fish, but my fantail(major pig) will eat a piece, then it takes him an hour or so to finish it(looks like he has a rock in his mouth!).

Originally Posted by bettasngoldfish

Great! So far I have not had a sick fish refuse to eat the medigold.
Then again I have not had many goldfish that refuse to eat at all ; )
They are like little eating machines lol!