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aggressive goldfish and shark?
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I am not positive the fish in the picture is a goldfish. Something just doesn't seem right for a goldfish but I can't quite put my finger on it.
A clearer pic would help but I know how hard it can be to get a clear pic lol.
A clearer pic would help but I know how hard it can be to get a clear pic lol.
As far as i can see here, you have 2 options, either get rid of this fish, or just keep him and nothing else. There is a 3rd option but it doesnt always work. Get a breeder net and keep him in there for a week, then let him out. Everytime he shows signs of agression, back in the net for a few days.
I'm pretty sure it is a goldfish, but for a second, I'm thinking it might just be an orfe (pic below), which are common as pets in Europe, and are sometimes pets in the US. I'd say his fish is a goldfish as a final call, though.
You might want to put out a craigslist ad, but make sure you're clear that it's nasty. If it gets nasty enough and you can't find a new home, you may want to look into it becoming food or even euthanizing it. I don't support euthanasia of fish when it's not completely necessary, but it is an option.
Just my 2 cents.
personally id euthanise over rehoming it to a new home in a small tank, but if you can rehome it to a knowledgable new keeper with a big tank then go for it.
it looks like you have decorations in your tank if you have somewhere else you could place him for a short while change around the decorations and then addd other gold fish you should be fine and he/she should be with other goldfish commets/shubunkins
How long has it been alone? It may have become aggressive over time, being alone an all. Try rearranging the tank a little, or upgrading it and getting a few more fish.
BTW, in the pic it looks like its missing its dorsal fin, is that true, or just my eyes playing tricks on me? Also, are those red/pink circles sores or its normal coloration?
BTW, in the pic it looks like its missing its dorsal fin, is that true, or just my eyes playing tricks on me? Also, are those red/pink circles sores or its normal coloration?
