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How Do I Know If My Goldfish Need More Oxygen?

David Miller • • 7 min read
How Do I Know If My Goldfish Need More Oxygen?

How to tell if your fish is struggling to breathe

  1. Increased gill movement – you may see your goldfish's gills moving more than normal, as if it is breathing heavily.
  2. Decreased activity – your goldfish won't move much and may appear to be asleep.

How do I know if my fish have enough oxygen?

It is sometimes difficult to tell whether you are giving your fish enough oxygen because they might not show any symptoms at first. The most telling sign that your fish need more oxygen is if you see them gasping at the surface -- they will also tend to hang out back by the filter output.

How do I know if my goldfish is getting enough oxygen?

A goldfish in need of oxygen will repeatedly swim to the surface of the water and gulp for air.
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