![]() ![]() You probably don't want to hear this, but most people will tell you that your goldfish really do need a tank to themselves with cooler water. It will strip the meds right out of the water before they can do their job. Oh, and when medicating, always remember to take the carbon out of your filter, if you have any in it. You may want to contact a vet or a knowledgeable fish dealer to help confirm the diagnosis and suggest a treatment option, though. The treatments I've read about include Maracyn and Maracyn 2, as well as medicated fish food. I've never had to deal with it, but I've read it's contagious, so be prepared to quarantine your fish if necessary. Hemorrhagic septicemia is a very serious disease, and can progress quite quickly. A lot of fish with septicemia will show red ulcers, which may look like lost scales I guess. To me, though, the red streaks really do indicate septicemia, especially coupled with the loss of scales. Most cases are coupled with lethargia, so you should watch for sluggish behaviour in your fish. Some fish in advanced stages will show hemorrhaging around the eyes and gills and loss of appetite, but I've heard of milder versions of septicemia too, that don't come on as quickly. This is a bacterial disease (though I believe there is also a viral version), and can be caused by dirty water, fin rot, and any other number of diseases. ![]() Red streaks can be a sign of dirty water and ammonia poisoning, but if your ammonia levels are fine, I really believe this sounds like hemorrhagic septicemia. ![]()
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