Best Way To Kill Dying Goldfish?

[AngelPen]

I know this is a tropical fish forum really, but I have had some fab and quick responses to my tropical emergencies before so I was hoping someone could help with my goldfish - Fishy.

I noticed yesterday he was looking very poorly, and today he is led on his side on the bottom of the tank barely alive. I thinkit would be kinder to put him out of his misery. Will the ice water emersion work on goldfish? Or what else should I do?

Also I have Angel, my remaining goldfish, who today is looking very very sad, but healthy. Will she be ok on her own now? Would it be better to get another fish, or would she maybe not take to it? She is quite large!

Any help much appreciated!

 

[AngelPen]

Well no need to worry about putting him out of his misery now as he has just passed away.

Angel (my remaining fish) is hiding and looks quite sad. Will she pick up again? Is there anything I can do for her now?

I don't know what was wrong with Fishy as they have always been healthy problem free fish. I can't remember exactly how long I have had them but I think about 3 or 4 years. I had them when they were very small and Angel in particular has grown loads, Fishy has always been smaller, but had a lovely big tail.

I just found him yesterday seemingly unable to use his tail or swim very well. It was like his tail was kind of bent.

 

[Spooky76]

Hiya,
Well unless there is something wrong with the fish / water then yes.
Are the water stats all within range ?
You could put a general tonic in the tank, but if nothings wrong I guess it will be OK.

 

[AngelPen]

Hiya,
Well unless there is something wrong with the fish / water then yes.
Are the water stats all within range ?
You could put a general tonic in the tank, but if nothings wrong I guess it will be OK.

Unfortunatly I don't have a test kit, so can't test the water, however I have done a water change to be on the safe side. He didn't seem to have any obvious illness, so hopefully it won't be something that will harm the remaining fish.

 

[*Fishkies*]

What size is your tank and what type of goldfish do you have?

I would suggest doing a 30% water change now. This may hopefully perk up your last goldfish in there. And also give her some fresh, clean water. You also try moving some tank decorations around in with her as this would seem like she has a new tank.

Best of luck!

 

[Lynda B]

If you have goldfish, you absolutely must have a testing kit, as goldfish are huge waste producers. What size tank did you have them in?

Do you keep any meds to help your fish through illness?

Sorry for your loss but maybe we can help you save your existing fish.

 

[AngelPen]

B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jul 10 2007, 04:25 PM) [snapback]1685837[/snapback]
If you have goldfish, you absolutely must have a testing kit, as goldfish are huge waste producers. What size tank did you have them in?

Do you keep any meds to help your fish through illness?

Sorry for your loss but maybe we can help you save your existing fish.[/quote]

I think the tank is 25 gallons. Not entirely sure now, but I upgraded to a big tank once I realised just how much space a goldfish should have. They also have a filter to help some way with the waste.

 

[Lynda B]

Your tank is a great size for 2 goldfish. How often do you do water changes and how much do you change out?

 

[AngelPen]

I have just done another water change now, to try to perk her up a bit.

I usually do a water change once a week, and I do one bucket, which is between 16 and 20 litres I think. The filter sponge gets changed once a month as per instructions. Is that enough water to change?

 

[Lynda B]

Um, I'm not a litre kind of girl.... I'm a gallon kind of girl.

I do 50% water change every week on my 15 and 30 gallon tanks and 100% water change weekly on my 10 gallon tank. Prior to doing the water changes, I take my readings, using a drop test kit (the strip ones are completely unreliable). I also do readings if there is an illness in the tank. I use two filters on my tanks and change one of them out once a month. So, I always have a filter with good bacteria in the tank.

 

[Amunet]

You should not be replacing the sponge filter monthly. That's just a way for them to keep getting money out of you.
Every time you change that filter, you're getting rid of most of the beneficial bacteria that has built up most probably causing your tank to go through a mini-cycle.
You could probably just shake it a little in some discarded tank water every once in a while and it'll be fine.
I don't use sponge filters so I'm sure someone who does will be able to help you more with keeping one up.

I would also recommend you getting yourself another filter. That way the water quality will be a bit better and the bacteria will have more places to grow.

Anywho... so sorry one of your lil guys died though... RIP Fishy.

 

[AngelPen]

Thanks guys.

Angel seemed to perk up again last night after the water change. She is still eating and everything, so hopefully will be ok now on her own.

I don't always replace the filter with a new sponge, but I wash it out once a month. From now on I will just give it a quick rinse in some tank water. It is only a small filter with the one sponge so I'm not sure what the best way is. I'm used to our tropical tank with 6 sponges in. I'll look into getting her another filter, then I can alternate them when I change the sponges.