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29-08-2004, 03:53 PM

Phisherman wrote in message . ..
On 26 Aug 2004 13:30:02 -0700, (Dave) wrote:

I have a large unhappy (moping at bottom and not eating) GF in a three
cubic foot (20 gallon?) tank. I've now applied 2 tablespoons of
aquarium salt. What other steps would be appropriate? Thanks.

Two tablespoons in 20 gallons is so weak, but that might be good for
preventative treatment. Two tablespoons in a gallon of water and
bath the fish in this for 15-20 minutes, repeat the treatment every 24
hours. Be careful with any temperature changes. Withhold food and do
a 50% water change to your tank.

After two baths the fish seems to possibly be showing signs of
improvement this morning. S/he is not sitting as motionless, is
swimming around a bit more and seems more buoyant, sitting more
lightly upon the bottom. Hasn't eaten in at least four days. This a
seven inch GF (not counting tail). Do I continue baths and how do I
decide when to try feeding? Thanks.

29-08-2004, 07:41 PM

On 29 Aug 2004 07:53:35 -0700, (Dave) wrote:

Phisherman wrote in message . ..
On 26 Aug 2004 13:30:02 -0700, (Dave) wrote:

I have a large unhappy (moping at bottom and not eating) GF in a three
cubic foot (20 gallon?) tank. I've now applied 2 tablespoons of
aquarium salt. What other steps would be appropriate? Thanks.

Two tablespoons in 20 gallons is so weak, but that might be good for
preventative treatment. Two tablespoons in a gallon of water and
bath the fish in this for 15-20 minutes, repeat the treatment every 24
hours. Be careful with any temperature changes. Withhold food and do
a 50% water change to your tank.

After two baths the fish seems to possibly be showing signs of
improvement this morning. S/he is not sitting as motionless, is
swimming around a bit more and seems more buoyant, sitting more
lightly upon the bottom. Hasn't eaten in at least four days. This a
seven inch GF (not counting tail). Do I continue baths and how do I
decide when to try feeding? Thanks.

Keep giving him a salt bath everyday. A goldfish can easily live two
weeks without any food, much longer with cool temperatures. With the
fish still staying near the bottom, continue to withhold food.
Another 50% water change to your tank is a good idea. When the fish
starts actively swimming, offer food in small amounts being careful to
remove uneaten food within a minute or so. It is important to keep
the water clean which can be a chore with goldfish, especially a large
goldfish in a 20 gallon tank. Good luck.

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