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About Alex Kline
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I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them.
I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.
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I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, jack dempseys, betta, african butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.
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I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)
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I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.
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I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Fish > sick gold fish.
Expert: Alex Kline
Date: 5/5/2008
Subject: sick gold fish.
Question
Alex, I've had my goldfish for about 7 years. I recently did a partial water change (about 1/3) added new stones on the bottom (after rinsing thoroughly) and added some new (fake) plants as well. Next, I vacuumed the bottom and added some PH to adjust. My stick test told me my water is perfectly balanced accept for being a little high in the hard water category which has never been an issue. 3 days later my Koi died and now a bigger problem; My goldfish is struggling. He is very sluggish but more puzzling: his mouth is wide open and he can't (or won't) shut it. It almost appears as if he might have something caught in there but I certainly don't see it. What is the problem and what can I do?
Answer
Hi Rob, this is a difficult question to answer as I'm not there myself to see. It may be an internal infection or parasitic problem. Perhaps certain parts of your water chemistry is diffrent then before and he may not survive the adjustment because of shock but he may adjust. If you think it is a infection or parasitic problem there are chemicals out there that may or may not help. Its hard to cure such things if they are far into the process so its not a sure save but you can always try! Hope your day gets better, Alex
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