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Yes, but I'm not sure if my water has chloramine or heavy metals (I have a thread on the matter). Also, I just got my new conditioner this week, and the problem started the week before. My previous conditioner was a different brand. I honestly don't know why this is happening, the tank has long...

I believe a while ago I said it was 0ppm. I will start doing the separate testing tonight, as well as the individual tests.

What is your ammonia?

If he is less active that's a concern. Make sure to keep doing your water changes, and keep those parameters under control. What test kit do you use? How often and how large are your water changes? Have you been making sure he's getting the same amount of food as the others?

I wasn't sure about the vitamin additive, but the problem is that it's a two in one thing. It's the only conditioner I've got and was pretty expensive too. As for doing the separate series of tests, do you mean "take a container fill it with water and add 1/4 cup of your gravel.and then added...

If possible, maybe get that vet to come back and have a look at him. I'm sure they could remove the tumor. Recently there was a goldfish that had one removed. https://www.thedodo.com/senior-goldfish-has-surgery-2259516462.html

Thanks. I will consider getting Salifert next time I run out.

UPDATE: Retested the water. Nitrates are still at somewhere between 40-80ppm (maybe even higher)! After 150% worth of water changes and having both filters cleaned in the last two weeks, as well as having the gravel vacuumed it is still up that high! What am I supposed to do now? Maybe retest...

One day, I'll have all the gobies! MWAHAHAHAHA!

So this is what I've done so far: -Cleaned filters -40% water change -Added new water in. Gonna wait an hour before testing again. I forgot to mention I siphoned the gravel around the feeding area yesterday, in case that helps.

My substrate is just gravel. I think it may be the filters, as they're due for a clean sometime soon. I will clean those now, and then maybe retest? Should I be doing another water change, as I only did one yesterday? Let me know what you think.

Try to make sure he gets the same amount of food, even if it means bringing it down to him. How active are the other goldfish? What are the water parameters at?

Yeah, that was just a typo. I do use API, and shake each bottle solution for about a minute before use. After putting in the first lot, I wait 10 minutes before adding the second bottle. I am not adding any supplements, and as for the Biotope I use, it has the vitamins: B1 (Thiamine) B3 (Niacin)...

As long as his appearance is the same, he eats, and the water parameters are good, I would assume that you're correct about the temperature. They're less active in winter.

Thanks, I will try to test again today.

My tap water read 0ppm. So, what is actually going on here?

I've recently changed to Biotop Conditioner and Vitamin Supplement.

What do you have in your tank (that you think will eat them)? Also, if you want a video of them swimming, I'm pretty sure you can find one on YouTube.

So, how are they going?

No problem. :)

My tank is definitely cycled (it's been going for 6 months) and my test kits expire in June next year. I'm not sure what our tap water is at, so I will test that for you later.

So I have a 70l well planted (if not over) tank with two bettas (divided). I have two corner sponge filters, and do about 40-50% water changes weekly. Last week, when testing the water, I discovered the nitrates were alarmingly high (at the very top), even though the week before they had only...

The leopard danio is a female, and the zebra is male. My advice is to get more females (you should have at least a small shoal of 5). They will be more confident and happier in larger numbers.

If you overfed, it's likely high ammonia. It may also be because they overate, which can cause issues. Do they eat at the surface? That can cause swim bladder issues, so you should lower the flakes below the water. Let them fast for a day or two, then feed them finely crushed, peeled peas. You...

Nice tank and fish. And welcome.

Great tank Nick. Congrats.

Nice bettas Demeter.

Wow, she's tiny compared to the others.

Out of curiousity, what type of fish is Errol?

Really? Why not?

Also, nice pic of your tank. What is that colourful wheel thing in the background?

I'd love to start a betta sorority, but I don't have room for yet another tank. Guess that's another thing to add to the list :D.

Oh, okay.

That tank is too small for those fish. It may be better to just get a bigger tank, or maybe consider something that can live in there such as a betta (which someone else mentioned).

Probably lethal injection, like they do with pets.

So I assume you did a water change today? :D

Looks like some fish got hungry :lol:.

The new girl is very good looking. Hope it all works out.

R.I.P Granddad. You were such a great fish.

Don't worry, they should eventually shoal together as they're naturally social.