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its possible that the new fantail brought in more than just ich. could also came from the dirty freshwater if it wasn't properly disinfected at the water facility. i qt all new fish for 2-3 weeks with Hikari Prazipro.

yes they usually grow back white. may or may not get the color back. on a side note, if pearlscale goldfish lose a scale it grows back without the pearl

there's a few goldfish specific forums. we're not allowed to mention them by name on here. try searching for "goldfish rearing and selecting culling round body oranda" you can also try searching for goldfish societies, they usually have faqs and stuff for raising, culling, and grooming show...

sorry for your losses. like Salem said, comet goldfish need on average 30g per adult fish, and 50% weekly water change. try to rehome them if possible. you can reach out to Ohio Fish Rescue, they have a huge following and can get you in contact with other fish keepers close to you. most states...

goldfish are social, i would recommend another comet.

sometimes its lack of light, sometimes diet, sometimes stress, sometimes genetics. 1st photo, the one on the right used to have a lot more orange. the other three have kept their colors in the same tank for 3 yrs. same light, same food, etc 2nd photo, outdoor patio pond with direct sun from...

totally forgot about this thread, here's some past photos

hi and welcome contact out Ohio Fish Rescue, they have tons of monster fish tanks, like 4400g, 3000g, etc, and an indoor swimming pool with a 6' armiapima and other large cats and arowanas. they currently have the largest common pleco 38-39" long, beating out Predatory Fins. they make cross...

looks like a generic Doitsu "scaleless"

you definitely need more minnows, like a lot, about 12+. i have about 15 rosey red minnows in my small 27g patio pond. its very cool to have a large school of minnows. you should also qt and treat with prazipro or paraguard or other parasite meds for about 2-3 weeks.

sponge where the water enters the media space, usually the bottom. you might have to cut the sponge in half to fit half and half. then the rings on top of the sponges.

more water changes, clean water helps prevent many illnesses and helps healing.

somthing in the 200-300w range

such a large tank needs at least 2 heaters.

hi and welcome #1 test your water parameters #2 do a 50% water change. clean water helps prevent a lot of illnesses, and helps healing. #3 fill out the emergency template we're going to need more info depending on what other fish/plants/invertebrates you can use aquarium salt (not table...