Why is my goldfish dying? It has white fuzz and is on its side.

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I NEED HELP!!! I fell in love with my goldfish and he's dying!!! He's had white snow on his body! He's breathing but he's on his side!! Not eating or swimming HELP!!! Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | 1lb

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Check the water temperature and chemistry. Goldfish do best in water between 65 F and 72 F. They make more waste than other fish, so require much better filtration. Without a filter in a properly cycled tank (bowl is not appropriate), ammonia and nitrites can become dangerously elevated. The stress can lead to infection. White fuzz can be fungal infection. White dots, like grains of salt, may be ich. He needs clean water at the appropriate temperature and medication. You can purchase medication to treat fungus or ich in your local Petco. Look in the aquarium section. Follow label directions carefully. Plain aquarium salt (NOT table salt) can be used to aid healing. Dissolve 1 teaspoon per gallon of water into some tank water and treat for 7-10 days. Partial water changes will be necessary afterwards to decrease salinity.

Why is my goldfish dying? It has white fuzz and is on its side.

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