NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Hi all, I recently picked up 2 small goldfish, currently in QT. One of them came with the gill covers very slightly raised, but didn’t think too much of it. Had them about 2 weeks now, and the affected goldfish has now got quite obviously raised gill covers, and on one size the scales, just behind the raised gill cover, have started to stick out (dropsy?). What are peoples thought? I will post some picks. Thanks in advance. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Is the fish flashing, darting, and rapid swimming or is it hiding, sluggish, not eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Chick-In-Of-TheSea No, he seems completely normal in every other aspect. Swimming and eating normally. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 There is something called gill disease which may be worth researching. It’s normally treated with Maracyn Two (different from Maracyn). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Chick-In-Of-TheSea ok, I’ve just googled it, and I’m not too sure if it’s that. On closer inspection, it’s like the raised areas are more behind the gill covers, rather than on the actual gill covers themselves. I do have Maracyn 2 available though. So thinking of doing a good water change, then treating with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Have you got a side on picture of the gills @NickG83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Colu I try and get one, but they’re in a tub at the moment for quarantine so it’s a bit tricky to get a side pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Colu I’m struggling to get a good picture, but it’s almost like something is bulging out from underneath the scales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Colu I’m struggling to get a good picture, but it’s almost like something is bulging out from underneath the scales @Colu I’ve managed to just take this, this is the side that isn’t bulging as much, but you can see the scales are being raised a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 It looks like a possible growth behind the gill with the way the scales are raised what I would do is a course of maracyn2 active ingredient is minocycline that has proven effective sinking some types of lumps and I would add a small amount of aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 5 gallons that will aid Gill function and add essential electrolytes @NickG83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Colu ok, thank you. So it’s ok to use the Maracyn 2 and the salt at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 9:45 PM, NickG83 said: @Colu ok, thank you. So it’s ok to use the Maracyn 2 and the salt at the same time? Yes it's safe to use the two together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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