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i need help. my golden fish r changing color and dying. i dont know whats the prob. i want to know if it might be from overfeeding.its 5 gal tank its about 25 cm but only have 2 small golden fish

Last edited by paul_219 at 15-Jan-2006 05:53

What sized tnak are they in? What are your water parameters.

we can't help unless you provide us with more information.

Paul as we've said many times before your tank is very overstocked which is causing the fish stress. Fish that are stressed lose their color and can die.

Additionally you're simply overstocked in that tank which is also causing them to die.

Common goldfish that are sold as feeder fish need to be in outdoor ponds.

Fancy goldfish need 10-20 gallons of space a piece in a tank 75 gallons or larger.

The reason for both these "rules" is that goldfish get LARGE, and because they are active fish. By keeping it in a tank that is too small you are stunting the fish causing pain stress and death.

I know I've explained this to you before.

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