Re: Sick Goldfish at Wal-Mart

Suzie-Q wrote:
I work at the local Wal-Mart where the goldfish have come down with
something. They seem to be developing what look like huge sacks of
air (or water) under their eyes. 

Are you sure they aren't bubble eye goldfish?

http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/bubble/bubble.htm

This is normal for this particular "breed" of goldfish, and isn't indicative of anything wrong with them. (Besides selective breeding by aquarium enthusiasts.)

BTW, I was told that the pet department people aren't allowed to
euthanize sick fish. They have to allow the fish to die of whatever
is ailing them.

.... thus spreading the disease to the rest of the fish in the same tank/ connected water system.
.

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