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His scales appear normal at the moment. When it is light, I will try to get a picture of the ‘poo’ so you can get a better idea of what it is.

Update: the bacterial/fungal growth has been cleared up, thanks to a combination of medication, salt, and water changes, and none of the other fish developed symptoms, but I still face one major problem: the fish remains floating on his side. How does one go about treating this buoyancy issue...

It might be difficult to tell through photos, but there is a fuzzy growth (what I assumed to be fungus) along the dorsal and tail fins, situated around the edges. If you look at the parts where the fin seems irregularly shaped, you should be able to see it, particularly on the top of the tail...

Yep, I think most those in the US are here as well. Is there a combination medication I could use, just to hit both possibilities at once? I realise I am likely low on time at this point, so am willing to try anything. Here are some new, better shots as well:

Thanks for the advice! I do have some covering over the pond, but evidently not enough for the amount of leave; a net will be a priority. My current med is bactonex, which I happened to have sitting around from a while ago. As a general update, the goldfish is still alive and kicking, although...

Oh, you’re right. I dunno how to attach the video, but the photo should be here now

Thanks for your reply! Prior to the water change, my parameters were: Nitrate: 0ppm Nitrite: 0ppm pH: 6.5-7 Note that these may be slightly off, given I am colourblind, so I account for some variation in readings. I cannot test ammonia currently since my test kit for it expired recently (it was...

Hey all, One of my goldfish has developed a fungus type infection on his fins and has now been isolated in a hospital tank. I noticed the issue yesterday, since his swimming was abnormal, and today he is on his side, although fortunately still alive. I dosed the tank yesterday with antifungal...

Sorry about the quality; I only have my phone to take the photos and they aren’t the most co-operative subjects— I have ventures to get better ones, so helpful they help. Pictured, you will see the one with the biggest dorsal lump, so you can see what I mean. The three fish all have the black...

Long story short, I have ended up with 3 rescue carp (fingerling?) from a friend. However, there are some physical characteristics I am unsure of. First, all three have a black spot on their abdomen, on just one side. Is this merely an aesthetic feature, or something more malicious? They also...

Lovely! Have you introduced new plants recently? It might have come with them.

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This can be managed quite easily with a powerpoint timer like this, which will automatically turn the lights on and off at a set time, so you don’t have to worry if you’re out or otherwise busy.

Is this the GH (hardness)? If so, that is harder than previously thought. Could your water provider give you a KH/alkalinity reading? If not, then you might need a test kit (although be sure to check before buying one - they aren’t cheap).

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This should be undertaken with caution, since raising the temperature can cause stress to the fish, which would exacerbate the risk of disease. I haven’t had mollies, but I don’t think they’re usually recommended to be kept with bettas. It’s my guess that they might be the nippers. Another...

What are your water parameters like? What is the tank like (e.g. size, stocking)? Have you recently introduced any new fish or plants?

In addition to being vigilant in watching for fin rot symptoms (which you can find listed here, reducing stress for your betta is also important, as this will prevent his immune system being compromised. For example, when doing your water changes, ensure there aren’t sudden and significant...

Geez, that’s well out of it’s temperature range! Poor bugger. On a side note, I haven’t heard of leopard plecos before, but they have a nice look to them.

To expand a bit more, you could also try feeding shelled and crushed peas to the ill fish, to see if it is constipation. A bit of fibre much get their bowels moving again. I also found this, which mentions worms. Have a look to see if there are any issues around the anus of your fish, as this...

I’m sorry to hear that. If you see any guppies showing symptoms of illness or acting abnormally, separate them into a hospital tank immediately. If you can, post some pictures of the guppies. Are their scales pineconing? A search on Google should show what this looks like, if you are unfamiliar...

I’ll keep an eye out for it! From your knowledge, is it very expensive?

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Title says most of it. I have a 300l goldfish pond, lightly stocked (3 fish) and under shade most of the time. The water is quite cold due to its outdoor setting and lack of heating, so I need plants that will withstand and thrive in these conditions. What species would work?

Perhaps guppies or endlers could be suitable? Just be wary of genders, as you’d want 1 male to several females.

There is a decent list to look at, but keep in mind water hardness, pH, temperatures, temperaments and other environmental needs (like lighting and planting) when deciding. I have found that Aqadvisor can be good in screening some of these issues, once you have a shortlist of species you like...

It’s possible they had decorations (like limestone or sea shells) that were leaching minerals into the water slowly, thereby making it harder. I’m not sure if this is the case though

I think a previous commenter was referring to a particular type of aquarium salt for cichlids which raises hardness

I agree with what has been said earlier: let us know your water parameters and tank dimensions and we can make better suggestions. It is difficult to decide otherwise. You could try look at dwarf cichlids or dwarf gouramis, but they may not fit your conditions

I’m not sure 10 gallons would be big enough for a BN, since they get pretty big

I think butterfly fish need around 40 gallons, don’t they? Cool fish though.