I bought my 2 goldfish in October 2007, but why one moves and now the other lie at the bottom? I hope is not in danger! It have a 1 black spot at the breahting place well only a tiny one and 2 on the body I know is not icks it couldn't be. I never saw a fish with icks before but the appearance doesn't go with the describtion of Ick. Any ideas? Help!! Answer quick now the fish hardly breath!well not really

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Deathcool10:)

Since no one has answered your question yet, I thought that I would take a shot at it. But, I'm cheating some here because I got the answer that I am going to give you from another site. Perhaps the answer is a good one, though.

From WikiAnswers - Why if your goldfish on bottom of tank he is not dead ... (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_if_your_goldfish_on_bottom_of_tank_he_is_not_d ead_swims_around_and_eats_regularly_but_then_lies_ on_bottom_of_tank_a_lot)


Goldfish sit on the tank bottom when they sleep or feel unwell. One reason can be when their water is too acidic, so it may be useful to test the water for both pH and nitrites regularly. Also, maintain good tank hygiene and change one third of the water every week or two. Check the fish for any abnormalities on their body, or in the way they swim. If you notice anything unusual, ask your aquarium supply shop for the right treatment.


Is the goldfish that is staying on the bottom moving or doing anything on its own at all?

Hopefully, others will come along to offer their advice also.

A) Change the water

B) Is the water filtered?

C) Have you cleaned the water lately?

D) Goldfish die easily, there's not much you can do to save them if they have a disease unless you are positive as to what it is and can get the medication for it.

The fish sometimes moves but very slowly and it looks very weak. I did change the water could it be the icks?:(

Is another kind of goldfish that doesn't die so easly

Also thank for your help I am looking for more advice ty

It could be but it's hard to just know..

I used to have tetras, they lived around 3-5 years a piece, one time I had one go crazy and it couldn't control its swim bladder and the next day it died, so sometimes weird things just happen. :(

Hopefully, others will be along to also try to help!

The fish sometimes moves but very slowly and it looks very weak. i did change the water could it be the icks?:(

How long ago did you change the tank? Have you checked the levels since the tank change?

Common problems with goldfish... Glimmering Goldfish Facts on Health Issues (dropsy, ick, fungus, parasites, swimbladder, and more) (http://www.goldfishinfo.com/ailment1.htm)

What could I do

Yeah is just have a little more

Now the fish died and the other fish start to lie down too

I did cahnge the water

10% each day or every other

Fish Diseases: Dying Fish/No Visible Signs (http://www.nunnie.com/dying.html)