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23 16:21:03

Question
HI,I HAVE A QUESTION WE JUST GOT A GOLDFISH FOUR DAYS AGO.BUT THEN WE GOT A CLEANING FISH THE ONES THAT CLEAN THE TANK.NOW THE GOLDFISH GOT BLACK SPOTS ALL OVER ITS BODY NOW AND DOESNT SWIM AROUND AS FAST AS IT USE TO.PLZ HELP ME???

Answer
It sounds like the goldfish has a fungus. You will need to go to your local pet store and get a treatment that covers fungus. Also, keep in mind while goldfish are sold as beginner fish, they sometimes can be very difficult to keep. If after you treat the fish it does not make it, do not worry, it happens. Sometimes the goldfish just dont do well. But try anyways and follow the directions exactly including the water change requirements and dose. Treat as it says, if nothing happens after one segment of treatment retreat according to the bottles directions. If all else fails and the fish does not make it try getting a platy or molly. These fish are very hardy and cheap and almost always do well in any tank setup. I hope your goldfish makes it.