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Hi, followers. I noticed that a few people commented on my last photo that Chai (my pompom oranda) “does not look okay”. Because there wasn’t much specifically said other than a comment on her appearance, I’m going to go ahead and assume those of you who thought Chai “didn’t look okay” but neglected to do anything about it (i.e. message me) besides reblogging and commenting on the photo, are referring to the pompoms on her face. These are normal facial growths - overgrowths of her nasal florets specific to her breed. A quick Google search for “pompom goldfish” will turn up results.
Just as with wen growth on Oranda goldfish, the pompoms can appear to have some white spots as new growth comes in. This is normal and does not suggest the fish is sick. Additionally - Chai is old…almost 5 years old at this point. Her scales are changing color, and over time her tail has changed from copper to a lighter gold, with some translucent/white areas coming in now. Mr. B also has some translucent areas on his tail. These have crept in over time. He is about 5 years old, too.
If anyone has some concrete advice they want to give me, or really thinks something is wrong besides the fact that they, personally, find the pompoms visually unappealing, please send me a message :) I assure you, Chai is fine. She sometimes bites her pompoms (or Mr. B will), and I find that there are more white spots after that happens. My fish have three filters running (two canisters, one sponge), get seasonal praziquantel treatments and weekly water changes, and live in a 75 gallon long tank. They have great appetites and are very responsive, moving around the tank throughout the day.
I welcome criticism and am always open to learning new things, but “Not to be mean but that fish does not look okay” is not constructive criticism. I actually don’t even know what that means, specifically; it can mean a lot of things, but there was no context. So I am just guessing here.
Sorry for the long post, guys - new photo coming.
Good morning to all the fans of Freddie Mercury, a gay rockstar who was very much in love with his gay husband and lived happily with his cats in a house with his two gay best friends.
