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	Brusis on gold fish in an outdoor pond
Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005	I have had my pond set up for more than a week but in the past three days i have noticed that two of my fish developed a redish purple discoloration on it's back around the fin tough the fish does not seen to be in pain I am still worried. Can it be a simple bruse like when you stub your toe on a table leg?]:\|
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	Have you tested to see how high the ammonia is in the pond since it is cycling?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005	No but not all the the fish have this discolouration I would asum that they are all effected the same
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Darth Vader Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005	could either be an infection or tisue irritation from ammonia or nitrite. so it the the water quality is ok than my guess is its an infection which can be treated with triple sulfur or similar anti-biotics
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
JYJason Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 90 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Aug-2005	I would add some salt to the water in order to help the bruises heal. The easiest way to do so would be in a cup with a lid. Make sure you poke holes in lid the lid so the salt can dissolve. This method releases the salt over time instead of all at once.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005	good idea jyjason but do i use ordenery salt
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The salt they are suggesting is specific to fish tanks you can get it at your LFS (local fish store). I'm not entirely sure that salt will do anything in this case but as goldfish are more tolerant of salt in their water than other fish you may do okay. Aquatic plants are likely to not enjoy the salt so if possible I'd remove them prior to treatment. ^_^[font color="#999999][hr width='40%']"When you try your best but you don't succeed. When you get what you want but not what you need When you feel so tired but you can't sleep Stuck in reverse And the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you cannot replace. When you love someone but it goes to waste COULD IT BE WORSE?" ~Coldp" ][hr width='40%']"When you try your best but you don't succeed. When you get what you want but not what you need When you feel so tired but you can't sleep Stuck in reverse And the tears come streaming down your face When you lose something you cannot replace. When you love someone but it goes to waste COULD IT BE WORSE?" ~Coldplay
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
pizpot Big Fish Posts: 382 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Oct-2002	Some people think salt has no use at all in fresh water tanks!
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