Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. I'm Yubonne a variation of my real name Yvonne-the neighborhood kids couldn't pronounce my name so it just kind of stuck . I just joined yesterday. I live in the US.

Presently as far as fish go I am in the process of cycling-so no fishies yet. I have a 25 gal tank. Just this week I am getting my numbers headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, I am going on vacation at the end of this month through the first week in July so I will have to wait until I get back to get some fish. Water changes, more testing, and all that other fun stuff! 

When I do finally get some fish I was planning on a moor, and maybe 1 or 2 veil or fantails, haven't decided yet. Want to check around to see what's available and healthy. I'm also considering getting a couple of bettas. I had one several years ago;  but we have moved around the past few years and I kind of left my fish hobby go. My hubs and kids bought me the new aquarium kit for Mothers Day-in hopes it would make me calmer and lower my blood pressure

So that's about it. Just wanted to say Hi. I've been reading here for awhile and hope to fit in. Everyone seems so nice and fun here. I hope to learn a lot too. I need lots of help getting back into this fish mommy business!

when you get them that is XD

GOOD MORNING YUBONNE,  W E L C O M E
I am Hanna, we live in sunny Queensland, Australia....... therefore it maybe later afternoon in US now.
No worries at all, you are here in the right place, we are a "Funny Fish Family" here.  We all learn from each other, so please take your time, read through the posts and we cannot wait to read your comments and your advice, let us know about your past experiences too, please.
Cannot wait to see some pix 

Lol Andrea! You and your moores! XD

yea that'd do it well its all experience! ****, These fish here arent my first.. Sonorus is the seventh fish Ive owned, Tiger my eighth, Obi my ninth... yea.... But now I know. And Sonorus used to live in a little fish bowl I actually think there are pics of her in that little bowl on this forum....

Lol yea new tank syndrome kinda gets fish.. lol I suppose its hit or miss. Sometimes you miss but sometimes you hit too and the fish survive.. or something... LOl

Here the water is high in (nitrates? nitrites? I really dont remember which is poisonous to fish...) ANYWAY its high in that regard, and so I dont do as high of water changes.. (I do like, 15%, or about as much as it takes me to vaccuum the bottom of the aquarium so its poop free)

lol Tiger and Sonorus both like chasing the food and poop particles that go up the tube. Once Tiger got stuck IN the tube! 

LOL

I dont know either Hanna. Ima say stress, but from what I have no clue I really really really hope all goes well for those two fish... Im sorry I cant be more help

Nabi,
Exactly what I was going to type!

Hanna,
Hope you read Nabi's post as he is spot on!  If your test readings are showing even a slight bit of ammonia or nitrites that will cause the fish stress.  Your readings for ammonia and nitrites should be at zero!
The only thing it might be the ph. That is pretty acidic.  Goldfish usally prefer neutral, 7.0 to more alkaline, 7.2-8.0.
Is the ph usually this low?  Mine is usually like a 7.6-7.8 range.

If water is too acidic or too alkaline how does one change that? I know what to do for ammonia, nitrites etc. But never pH though mine always seems fine.
Hope everything is ok Hanna If the water chemistry is fine, I bet it's the water temperature as Sunshine has been a lot less active in the last month and a bit.

Well warming up the water with lights wouldn't really work if you have florescent lighting.
If you have incandescent lighting then it will warm the water.  I really don't think you have to warm the water as goldfish don't feel cold or warmth.  Their bodies adjust accordingly.  However, with big fluctuations of temperature it could in the long run be stressful for the fish.
Fish are more active in warmer water.  Their metabolism increases.  So they use more oxygen, are hungrier and therefore produce much more wastes in warmer water.  I think your fish would stay healthier right now in cooler water.

That sounds about right. I forgot how long you have had your fish and I agreee that the tank still needs to cycle (maybe add like, stressease?)

I dont know either, anyway theres something called pH up, if you're interested. I believe API makes that as well, though im not sure.

unfortunately, I never paid attention to the pH unit in chemistry.. and I think I should have, all things considered...

I keep forgetting it doesnt snow in australia.. I had a friend from australia once, she said it was more like rain than snow.. only she wasnt really my friend.. anyway..