goldfish

[2nosey]

what is that big bump (i don't know how else to describe it) that gold fish get on they're heads? are they born like that or is it developed? also does it mean that the goldfish is unwell coz i think my goldfish is getting one. thanks in advance

[morg_monster]

Is your fish just young? and is it a fancy goldfish? Is it a bump all over its head, the same colour, as if the skin of the head had just got a lot thicker? if so, many goldfish species have this naturally. if however your fish is not young, or the bump is uneven, then it may be something else. I suggest you take it to the vet, get a book about goldfish, or do some reading on the web (depending on how much you love the fish and how rich you are!) : fishy farmacy has a good diagnosis tool on its website http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/symptoms.html