My goldfish has big red spots and looks sick. What should I do?

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hi. my gold fish has big red spot on her body. it looks like burbles and it seems that she is sick. what can I do for her? Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Those may be small hemorrhages and your gold fish may be suffering from a systemic infection (potentially bacterial). The approach to this problem must be radical and logic. Begin by submitting a water sample for quality testing. Most pet stores will do this for free or a nominal fee. High ammonia levels, PH imbalances may be responsible for that. Oxygen concentration and quality of the filters should be determined as well. If water quality is good and there are no major imbalances, your fish should be treated with antibiotics. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My goldfish has big red spots and looks sick. What should I do?

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