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This article was co-written by Doug Ludemann. Doug Ludemann is the owner and operator of Fish Geek, LLC, a professional aquarium services company based in Minneappis. He has worked in the fisheries and fish care industry for over 20 years and received a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota. Doug has previously worked with the Minnesota Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as a professional aquarist.
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If you keep goldfish and love them like any other pet, it’s sad to see them dying. There are many causes of goldfish death, from illness to depression. However, if you apply early treatment steps, you can save your goldfish showing signs of dying, and it can even entertain you for another 10-20 years. [1] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
Steps
Evaluate the problem
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Isolate sick goldfish. If a goldfish is sick, it is important that you keep it separate from other goldfish to avoid spreading potential diseases. If you have only one goldfish, you can keep it in the tank.
- When transferring sick goldfish to a “hospital” tank, you should move the fish in a plastic bag and cover it with a paper bag so that your goldfish is not stressed.
- You may need to pour water from the old tank to the new one when you move your fish, but if the water is the cause of the fish’s illness this could make the situation worse. [2] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source If using fresh water, simply place the plastic fish bag in the water for 15-20 minutes to adjust the temperature in the water and does not shock the fish. [3] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Check water quality. Goldfish showing signs of dying can often be easily resuscitated by adjusting the water. Maintaining water quality is essential to keeping fish healthy, happy – and alive. [4] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You can purchase an aquarium water test kit at most pet stores. [5] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- An aquarium water test kit can help you detect problems in your water, such as high levels of ammonia.
- Make sure the water temperature is between 10-21 degrees Celsius . [6] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Check the acidity of the water. Most fish do well in neutral water, with a pH of approximately 7. [7] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- If the acid level in the water is too high, you can purchase a neutralizer that is available at many pet stores. [8] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Check oxygen levels to make sure dissolved oxygen is above 70%. [9] X Research Source
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Clean the fish tank and change the water. Goldfish produce a lot of waste, so the water in the aquarium can quickly become dirty and accumulate ammonia or bacteria and algae. You can save fish instantly just by rinsing the aquarium and changing the water.
- Place the fish in a separate tank while cleaning the tank and changing the water.
- You should clean the aquarium once a week to prevent bacteria from forming.
- Remove 15% of the water, remove all the gravel and remove all the moss in the tank.
- Do not put any chemicals in the water. You just need to wash the gravel and use volatile chemicals to scrub the walls of the tank. [10] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source Just a small amount of chemical or soap can kill fish.
- Put clean tap water in the tank. Add dechlorinator to new water to remove chlorine.
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Check out the goldfish. After cleaning the tank and changing the water, observe the fish for a few days to see if this will save the fish. This will help you determine what has or is causing the fish to get sick.
- You may see immediate results, such as a lack of oxygen in the water, or it may take a few days for the goldfish to acclimate to the new water in the tank.
- Wait a day or two before trying other treatments to make sure you’re not treating a disease your goldfish doesn’t have, as this could harm the fish.
Save the life of goldfish
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Identify the symptoms when a goldfish is dying. Many disease symptoms can appear in goldfish. Early and correct identification of the symptoms can help you save your goldfish from dying. [11] X Research Source
- The best time to check for signs of fish disease or death is before feeding. [12] X Research Source
- Respiratory Disorders: Symptoms such as fish gasping for air, rapid breathing, lethargy on the surface of the water or lying on the bottom of the tank can be a sign of diseased fish or poor water quality. [13] X Research Source
- Parasites: Goldfish are hungry by nature, and if you notice anorexia or weight loss it is a sign of parasites inside the fish. [14] X Research Source
- Bubble disease: Fish swimming standing up, swimming on their backs or rubbing against surfaces are signs of a variety of problems, from bubble disease to an improper diet. [15] X Research Source
- Fungal infections: Symptoms such as folded or torn fins, discolored spots, lumps or nodules, bulging eyes, pale gills or a distended abdomen may be signs of fungal disease. [16] X Research Source
- Fin rot: This is one of the most common fungal infections in fish and has symptoms such as milky white areas on the fins or tail and tattered fins. [17] X Research Source
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Watch for symptoms in other fish. Once you’ve identified the symptoms of a dying goldfish, you should watch for other fish showing similar symptoms. This can help you determine what the potential cause of illness in your goldfish is.
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Remove the filter and treat the water. You can treat fungal infections and tail rot by removing the filter in your aquarium and treating the water. This way can help you save the goldfish. [18] X Research Sources
- Remove the activated carbon filter in the aquarium and use medications like Maracyn-Two for fin rot or methylene blue for fungal infections. [19] X Research Source
- If you’re not sure if your fish has a fungal infection or tail rot, don’t use these medications. Using chemicals to deal with a non-existent problem can seriously affect goldfish. [20] X Research Source
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Treat water with heat and salt. If you notice a fish with white spots on it, it could mean that they have a disease caused by ich parasites, anchorworms or lice. The use of heat and salt can help treat disease and save goldfish. [21] X Research Source
- Slowly raise the water temperature in the aquarium to 30 degrees Celsius over 48 hours to prevent ich parasites from multiplying. [22] X Research Source Maintain aquarium water at this temperature for 10 days. [23] X Research Sources
- Add 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt for every 20 liters of water. [24] X Research Source
- Change the aquarium water every few days. [25] X Research Sources
- Gradually reduce the water temperature in the tank to 18 degrees Celsius . [26] X Research Source
- You can use the heat and salt method if there are healthy fish living in the tank. This can also help get rid of any parasites that infect healthy fish. [27] X Research Source
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Feed the fish with vegetables and low protein food. Some fish may have bubble disease which cannot be treated with water changes. Feeding fish with vegetables, such as frozen beans and low-protein foods can help treat bubble fish. [28] X Research Sources
- Frozen beans are a good choice because they are high in fiber and sink into the tank, so the goldfish don’t have to come to the surface to eat. [29] X Research Sources
- Do not overfeed sick fish. Only feed the new food when they have finished eating the previous food. Failure to do this correctly can cause ammonia problems and worsen fish disease. [30] X Research Source
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Use tweezers to remove the parasite. If you see a goldfish with parasites such as anchorworms, you can remove the parasites with tweezers. Remember to be gentle so that the fish does not get injured or die.
- Some parasites burrow into the fish’s body. You may need a combination of manual removal and antiparasitic medications.
- Remember to clamp the parasite as close to the wound on the fish as possible to ensure that all the parasites are removed.
- After about 1 minute, drop the fish back into the water to let the fish breathe.
- It may take several weeks to get rid of the parasites in your aquarium.
- Only use this method if you are sure the fish has worms or parasites, and you can handle the fish gently without killing it.
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Use commercial drug treatment for fish. If you are not sure what disease your fish has, you can try a commercial medicine to treat any illness. This can save the fish from disease or parasites. [31] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You can buy fish medication at most pet stores and even some large retail stores.
- Note that fish disease medications are not controlled by government agencies, which means they may not work or harm fish. The best way to treat fish is to know for sure what disease the fish has. [32] X Research Source
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Take the fish to the vet. Home remedies for fish may not be effective. In this case, take the fish to the vet. Your doctor can determine the cause of your goldfish’s dying symptoms and prescribe a treatment plan.
- Remember to transport the fish in a plastic bag wrapped in a paper bag so that the fish is not stressed.
- Know that the vet may not be able to help you, and that the fish may die even with the doctor’s care.
Disease prevention for goldfish
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Understand that prevention is better than cure. Preventing goldfish disease is the best way to save fish from dying. From cleaning the aquarium regularly to feeding your goldfish a rich diet, proper care can help reduce the risk of death in goldfish. [33] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Maintain water quality. Providing fish with clean water is essential to keeping fish alive. You need to ensure proper water temperature as well as optimal oxygen levels in the aquarium. [34] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Goldfish thrive in water that is 10-25.5 degrees Celsius . [35] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to a source The cooler the water, the higher the oxygen level.
- Goldfish release a lot of dirt, increasing ammonia levels in the aquarium, thereby increasing the risk of fish getting sick or dying. [36] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Test the water weekly to always ensure water quality. [37] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Clean the fish tank periodically. If you regularly clean your aquarium, not only will you preserve water quality, but you will also be able to remove bacteria or algae that can be harmful to your goldfish. [38] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source Weekly aquarium cleaning can help prevent disease in fish. [39] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Change several liters of water weekly to remove chemicals. [40] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Wash the gravel and scrub the tank walls to remove any algae and limescale that may have built up. [41] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Prune aquatic plants that grow too much. [42] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Clean or change the charcoal filter once a month. [43] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Do not use chemicals or soap to wash the aquarium, this can kill the fish.
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Feed your goldfish a variety of foods. One of the best ways to prevent goldfish death is to feed the fish a rich and balanced diet. Equally important is not to overfeed your goldfish, as this not only makes the fish sick but also affects the water quality. [44] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You can feed your fish dry commercial flakes. These foods provide a balanced diet for fish. [45] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Feed the fish a variety of foods such as beans, shrimps, bloodworms and worms. [46] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You can feed the fish with seaweed as a side dish by planting seaweed in the corner of the tank for the goldfish to eat. [47] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Do not overfeed the fish. Goldfish only need to eat once a day. Leftovers that fall to the bottom of the tank can contaminate the water. [48] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Isolate the sick goldfish from the rest. If only one goldfish is sick or showing signs of dying, you need to separate the sick fish from the healthy ones to prevent the disease from spreading. [49] X Research Source
- It is also a good idea to use another tank called a “hospital tank” for sick fish. [50] X Research Source
- Only return the fish to the old tank when it is healthy. [51] X Research Source
Advice
- Be prepared that you may not be able to save your goldfish.
- If you are not sure what to do, contact your veterinarian immediately and describe the condition of the fish.
- Sometimes goldfish don’t have enough oxygen to breathe. You can help them by using a filter and distilled water. NEVER USE WATER IN THE Sink!
Warning
- Do not stock sick fish with other fish to prevent the virus from spreading.
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This article was co-written by Doug Ludemann. Doug Ludemann is the owner and operator of Fish Geek, LLC, a professional aquarium services company based in Minneappis. He has worked in the fisheries and fish care industry for over 20 years and received a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota. Doug has previously worked with the Minnesota Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago as a professional aquarist.
There are 12 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
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