Fantail Goldfish sick

Question
My fantail ( bought about 2 months ago ) was stuck behind the pump this morning. Now is lying on side, not swimming, ocassional movement, not eating. Seems to have a lump on its side. have put in seperate bowl with clean water. Is there anything else I can do to save it?

Answer
Hey Charlotte,

Typically speaking, if a fish stops eating, it's too late to treat it, with hopes of recovery. This isnt to say it's time to euthanize, but i wouldnt keep high hopes either.

Keep the water extra super clean and healthy, if you want, you can find medication that suits the conditions described, and you can try to feed it thawed peas as well. If it completely refuses to eat anything at all, again, i wouldnt hold hope.

Sorry to hear about your fish, and good luck!