SAS
Can't get enough of FH
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A few weeks ago I bought a nice new fish tank which has a filter built in, and I filled it up with the usual gravel, some plastic plants and a treasure chest (no tank would be complete without one?), tap water (with treatment stuff to strip away chemicals) and added 4 goldfishies...
Now I've hit a problem
. I bought them for the girlfriend to keep her entertained e.t.c and it looks like they are unwell or something...
On top of the tank rim there is a very thin line of bubbles forming, which even after wiping away reappear within an hour or so. Not sure if this is harmful? :/ The fish are eating ok mind, but they are less active and spend most of their time near the bottom of the tank hiding behind the filter. I think it's something to do with nitrates in the water? One of the fish spends 90% of his time at the top of the tank, but the rest seem to be breathing ok (so oxygen levels ok?). The water temperature is a constant 18-20 degrees.
Anyone looked after or have goldfish who might be able to shed light on the bubble stuff or offer some advice on what I should be doing. If these fish die my life won't be worth living
Now I've hit a problem
On top of the tank rim there is a very thin line of bubbles forming, which even after wiping away reappear within an hour or so. Not sure if this is harmful? :/ The fish are eating ok mind, but they are less active and spend most of their time near the bottom of the tank hiding behind the filter. I think it's something to do with nitrates in the water? One of the fish spends 90% of his time at the top of the tank, but the rest seem to be breathing ok (so oxygen levels ok?). The water temperature is a constant 18-20 degrees.
Anyone looked after or have goldfish who might be able to shed light on the bubble stuff or offer some advice on what I should be doing. If these fish die my life won't be worth living