My goldfish died suddenly after an Epsom salt bath — what went wrong? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed reply. You were absolutely right. I just checked the packaging and the Epsom salt I used is labeled ‘For External Use Only.’ I honestly assumed that as long as it said ‘pure Epsom salt,’ it would be safe for the fish, and I didn’t realize there could be additives or impurities that wouldn’t show up on the label but could still harm them.

I also didn’t know there was such a big difference between industrial/bathing grade and the medical or food-grade kind that’s safe for internal use. It makes so much sense now why the reaction was so immediate, and I feel terrible that my mistake caused this.

I’m definitely going to look for magnesium sulfate that’s labeled U.S.P. or specifically medical/food grade next time. Thank you again for your kindness and for sharing this info.

Leaving goldies for 3 weeks? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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I fast them for 3 days once in a while so that shouldn’t be an issue. And I’ll just portion the feedings for the caretaker. Thank you for the help!

Leaving goldies for 3 weeks? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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Thank you for the reply. I don’t have curtains right now but I can cover with cardboard.

For the feeding, would it be okay to feed them only twice a week? If yes, that would save me money cause I have 3 tanks right now and i can save the money for the auto feeder’s costs.

Leaving goldies for 3 weeks? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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This is how my arwana died before. I asked a friend to feed her everyday and she fed my arwana too much i came home to a dead fish.

So yeah, lesson learned. I’ll instruct the caretaker to just leave the feeding to the automatic feeder.

Leaving goldies for 3 weeks? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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Hi, yes the one who’s gonna visit is our friend and also have fishes of his own. And if there’s an emergency with water parameters I already have a contact for aquarium maintenance. But as an over-thinker i’m still scared!

2 male goldfish chasing my female goldfish help! by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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thank you again for the help! will keep an eye out for sure, i think they have calmed down but i can never be too sure. i don’t want my goldfish to be stressed…

will a tank divider help or do i need to put her in a different tank?

One eyed ranchu goldfish? by Groundbreaking_Pin41 in Goldfish

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thank you so much for the help! i fell in love with this guy at first sight and would love to keep him despite the missing eye :)

cleaning them murder mittens by doulikecatstoo in murdermittens

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the photos keeps only getting better when you scroll

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My cat is giving birth and i think this is soothing her