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sparkynixon
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Red Spot on Head
« on: August 24, 2011, 11:53:01 PM »
Hello,

My goldfish Pudgie has a red spot on the side of his wen that developed overnight; he is still eating normally and seems to be acting okay but I don't have a great deal of experience with this type of injury/illness. I was wondering if anyone could identify and/or recommend treatment for this ailment. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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fantailer
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Re: Red Spot on Head
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2011, 04:54:03 PM »
That is one of the cutest fishes I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!

Anyway about the illness I think its just a color change all goldfishes change color after a while.
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Goldiegirl
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Re: Red Spot on Head
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2011, 06:19:07 PM »
Don't worry, Sparkynixon, your goldfish is perfectly healthy! Because your fish displays no abnormal behaviors, is eating well, and has a pretty healthy appearance, I believe the fish is only obtaining the color of a red-capped lionhead. The wen is probably taking on a red color in an area due to the fish's genetics. There is little you can do to try to change it back to the way it was before, but I would say I think it's adorable!  Wink
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Nossie
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Re: Red Spot on Head
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 06:58:56 AM »
That's one nicely colored spot Tongue As already mentioned, the fish is perfectly healthy Smiley
If you're still concerned, you could test the water and, if needed, perform a 50% water change.
He's just lovely! Cheesy
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sparkynixon
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Re: Red Spot on Head
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2011, 02:11:33 PM »
I think that is what I will do.

Thanks!!!
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