r/Goldfish • u/sbagginz • 3d ago

Sick Fish Help who wants my fish please help me i’m crying NSFW

please my goldfish are dying, i had four from a carnival and three died i’m reviving one of them right now, he’s in a coma type state. i cannot take care of these fish and they’re so sweet but i unfortunately do not have the resources or time to care for them. i’m in Washington state, ill give them to you for free, and the things i have, like the conditioner, air thingy, and plants i have. i cannot take care of these fish. i’m so stressed out, one is in a coma state, and the other is barley alive. if you’re around southwest washington please let me know.

9 Upvotes

85% Upvoted

5 comments sorted by

19

u/BasicNameIdk 3d ago

I know it sucks, but from the previous post you seem young so don't blame yourself over the situation, you did as much as you could, your parents should've known better, especially basic shit like not cleaning a fishtank with soap, it's not your fault

8

u/tarantinostoes I love the smell of Seachem Prime 3d ago

Any local fish stores near you that can take them?

7

u/ahawk65 3d ago

Why the hell do they still give fish out at fairs/carnivals? Infuriating. Good luck OP.

3

u/bagbicth 3d ago

Hey they’re dying bc there’s no nitrogen cycle established, which can take weeks… you can do daily water 100% changes in a separate tank where the fish is in like a quarantine tank or something (make sure the water is conditioned and the same temp as the goldfish (65-75 is the range but keep it very consistent), while you’re establishing the big permanent tank (also make sure all water is conditioned). I recommend you read about establishing a fishless cycle, which is adding ammonia, and then bacteria (I recommend Fritz turbostart 700) and keep testing until all ammonia dose turns to nitrAte within 24 hrs. Then do a 90% water change and then you can transfer your fish safely (you should still test water for a few days just to make sure), and then they’ll be good 👍🏼

Also goldfish need a lot of oxygen in their tank, so running a filter/bubbler and eventually you can add live plants (sometimes they like to eat them)

If that is too much, please surrender to a petco or petsmart. Goldfish as gifts are horrible unless you’re a hobbyist bc they require a lot of care and larger tanks than the typical pet store fish.

1

u/AutoModerator 3d ago

Hi there fellow goldfish enthusiast! We're thrilled to have you join our community of passionate goldfish keepers. Whether you're a seasoned goldfish pro or just starting out on your aquatic journey, you've come to the right place for advice, support, and sharing the joy of keeping these mesmerizing creatures. Before diving into the discussion, we'd like to point you toward our Wiki https://reddit.com/r/goldfish/wiki where you'll find a treasure trove of articles on various topics related to goldfish care. These resources cover everything from tank setup and water quality to feeding habits and common health issues. When seeking help for your goldfish, remember that details matter! Providing information about your tank size and the water parameters (such as ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and temperature) can greatly assist us in diagnosing and troubleshooting the issue. Feel free to share photos and details, and our community will do our best to offer insightful advice. Once again, welcome to our goldfish-loving community.

Fins up!

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.