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Question
i just got a goldfish today for my birthday. she was fine before and now shes sitting on the pebbles at the bottom of the bowl and shes leaning against the glass. whats going on with her? is she sick or something?

Answer
Hey Jenny

You shouldn't keep a goldfish in a bowl, they should be in a 10 gallon minimum.  She is probably suffering from ammonia poisoning, she is probably dieng, there isn't much more your can do, apart from doing rapid water changes, and save up for a much bigger tank and start again!  

Good Luck      Jack