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DJ - 12 Jun 2004 20:07 GMT

Hi everyone, Im new to the group :)

Ok, tank info, 50 gallons, side filter, 4 large (ish) goldfish. However, the
smaller of the four spends most of his time hiding under the filter, have no
idea why, because he seems healthy, and so do all the others, he does come
out sometimes, and the other fish seem ok with him, but I am wondering why
he hides?

Thanks
David

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dr-solo@wi.rr.xx.com - 13 Jun 2004 01:02 GMT

if he didnt always act this way it might be because that fish is sick. what are your
water quality parameters, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and pH? do the physical on the
fish see if it has any problems.
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/technique/technique.html#Jo_Ann's_Fish_Ph
ysical
if nothing else, do some 50% water changes 3 days in a row and see if the fish perks
up. Ingrid

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>Thanks
>David

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Devin - 15 Jun 2004 04:05 GMT

I had a fish doing this and he ended up dying. I "think" he had a bacterial
infection, but I could never tell for sure. Do the water changes as
suggested, and I'd also suggest the fish physical and other items on this
page:
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/technique/technique.html#Jo_Ann's_Fish_Ph
ysical

Good luck.

Devin

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> Thanks
> David

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