Losing scales.......

[fillyfolly]

My goldfish are losing a bit of they're scale. Reason??

 

[loach43]

Goldfish are often oblivious to raking themselves against objects in the tank. Make sure that all surfaces in your tank are smooth. Run your fingers over everything in there. Same situation happened to our goldfish and it drove us crazy until we found out that our oranda was getting abrasions from the edge of a plastic cave.

 

[fillyfolly]

I have a sharp plant and a decor with blunt sides. Should I remove the plant?

 

[loach43]

Might give it a try & see what happens. Anything abrasive or sharp should go.

 

[Lupin]

Might give it a try & see what happens. Anything abrasive or sharp should go.

Do plenty of water changes in the meantime to allow the injury to heal. Untreated injuries can develop secondary infections.

 

[fillyfolly]

Thanks, I will!

 

[mercury904]

do you have any tank mates except for goldfishes?

 

[fillyfolly]

Yes, a pair of baby sliver head sharks, loaches,angel fish(veil) and 2 plectostomus.

 

[Lupin]

I've never heard of silverhead sharks. Pics please? What species are these loaches and plecos? Please do remember goldies are coldwater while the rest of the fish appear to be tropical. Temperature and temperament become your top issues here.

 

[fillyfolly]

I first thought they were Minnows but the lfs said that these are sliverhead sharks, although its hard to belive no one never heard of it. They dont do anything to the others, just swim very swiftly.

They're common plecos and clown loaches.