Goldfish not so good

[jenica86]

this goldfish i have has a serious problem.....it looks like it has black bruising underneath the skin in little patches all over its body....

i have no idea what it is, can anyone help?

 

[WILDER]

Need to no how many gallons is the tank, plus water stats in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph, how many fish and which kind.
Not the writer of this information below.


Black Patches



Symptoms:

Black patches, smudges, smears, spots or markings that suddenly appear and are not natural colorings.



Cause:

These markings are the result of skin cell damage. Black markings often appear in areas where the skin has been damaged by ammonia burns, bacterial infections, parasitic infestations, and injuries. These markings are often seen on fish just after a new tank has completed “cycling,” due to the high ammonia levels. These marks are also common in African Cichlids, especially around the mouth. These are scabs that have come from digging in the gravel or from fighting.



Treatment:

No treatment is necessary. Much like scabs, the blackened areas are a sign that the healing process has already begun. Keep water in top condition and the areas will gradually fade in less than a couple of wee

 

[black angel]

Bruising underneath the skin is a sign of septiceamia. Is there any redness on the fins?
Need more info on your tank i'm afraid, but usuallly doing more and bigger water changes can clear it up.

 

[jenica86]

thanks, but it died during the night...... i dont think it was tank stats hes been in there for about 2 years, and i ran a test 2 days ago and it was fine

thanks anyways

 

[WILDER]

Sorry R.I.P.

 

[black angel]

If it was septiceamia then tank stats wont help as bacteria cant be seen. The tank is too small for your fish and you should do more water changes to help but you really need to look into getting a larger tank.

 

[Kopix Nation]

Goldfish can be harder to keep than tropical fish.What are you going to do now???

claire