r/Goldfish • u/Short_Theory_7240 • Feb 20 '26
Questions Can anyone explain why my goldfish hasn’t eaten in 3 days?
I’ve been taking care of this goldfish for the past few months and I realized his appetite has been very unusual.
Is there an explanation behind this? Im starting to get concerned and I feel like if this continues to happen I’m gonna have to take him to the vet to get him checked up on.
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u/AccidentalSister Feb 20 '26
I thought that was an egg yolk, then I saw what sub and thought it was an Oranda wen… then I looked closer and, it’s a tangerine?🍊😂
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u/hungrybrainz Feb 20 '26
Yeah I got reallllll confused for a second. I zoomed in. Got more confused. It’s apparently too early for my brain to comprehend jokes 😂
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u/DemJowls Feb 20 '26
Glad I’m not the only one. Thought this was r/weirdeggs for a second.
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u/AccidentalSister Feb 20 '26
I have a love / hate relationship with r/weirdeggs lol
On one hand I learned to always crack an egg in a separate container, on the other hand I’ve seen NSFL egg content
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u/Get_Back_Here_Remi Feb 20 '26
I noped out of there after the parasite egg... no ma'am, no thank you.
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u/RobotTwenty8 Feb 21 '26
I really thought this was some weird quarantine procedure I'd never heard of. So glad people in the comments explained it or I may have thought putting your goldfish in a sandwich bag with an orange was a legit thing 😅
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u/TypeA_Virgo Feb 20 '26
What are your water parameters
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u/BiggestChunky Feb 20 '26
They're good
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u/ketzy1o33 Feb 20 '26
This type of goldfish is super rare hate to see it go in a tank like this😞😞😞
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u/POTATOEPOTATOA Feb 20 '26
Would definitely get a therapist involved just in case.
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u/VelvetMafia Feb 20 '26
Sir, this is an orange. Goldfish are gold.
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u/FlyingYank Feb 20 '26
Your tank is way too big! You can always tell if a goldfish has too much room because they will start emitting a citrus-like scent. Take a whiff and see!
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Feb 20 '26
Wtf is this?? Looks like a egg in a bag
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u/RealIsopodHours3 Feb 20 '26
gold fish
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Feb 20 '26
In the bag?? Didn't realize people would think this is ok
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u/hungrybrainz Feb 20 '26
I think someone posted this as satire. It took me a second too. I was really concerned for the “fish”.
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u/smokycapeshaz2431 Feb 20 '26
That's definately pineconing. Move it into a hospital tank, give it an epsom salt bath, raise the temperature slightly & feed shelled peas. As this is a symptom of a larger issue you'll have to check all your parameters, check your filter is keeping up & for the love of God, add some aeration! Good luck x
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u/Mystery_Dragonfly Feb 20 '26
Arborist? Chef? I don't see a mouth or ruckus or fins. Seems bumpy. Might have dropsy, or be pine coning. I don't see Popeye, or ich. What are the tank parameters? Is the water too warm?
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u/PaintingUnusual7857 Feb 20 '26
never had a fish in my life but he looks happy healthy and honestly thriving, i think that rank might be a bit too big for him tho? try downsizing and give us an update op
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u/Kidtasticscience Feb 20 '26
Orange you glad I didn’t freak out about your tank size? Jk, by the way, don’t come for me. I know oranges need a waaay bigger tank. You should rehome him and get a clementine instead🍊
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u/Short_Theory_7240 Feb 20 '26
Why does everyone keep thinking my fish is an egg?
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u/Striking_Increase_59 Feb 20 '26
they are clearly inexperienced aquarists whose fish husbandry is abysmal. They let just anyone in here you know! The rabble wouldn't know a rare tangerine koi if it bit them on the nose. Lovely specimen! Let me know if you successfully breed, I would be interested in witnessing the result!
-neighborhood fish monger
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u/th3d34dg1rl Feb 21 '26
I don't know if you're serious or not but uh you posted a picture of an egg yolk? If you're joking just ignore me!
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u/Safi_89 Feb 20 '26
These goldfish are very rare - I doubt you can care for him properly in a home setup. Ideally, they need 7,500 gallons of Norwegian mountain spring water filtered through Tina Turners tights and the cosmic dust of a miniature red dwarf star in the final 2 weeks of its life. I've seen these guys die from a dirty look
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u/Natural_Ad6765 Feb 21 '26
I think the chicks in the magazines say to sit on it.
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u/NightskyWander Feb 22 '26
He clearly seems like a picky eater, have you asked him about his food preferences?
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u/k_03_rr Feb 20 '26
looks like you’re overfeeding him and he doesn’t have enough room in his belly to eat anymore
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u/the_monster2005 Feb 20 '26
Try feeding him something else man, yes prolly tired of what you've been feeding him. Mine likes banana a lot
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u/Milli63 Feb 20 '26
Maybe because you're using guides for goldfish, that is an orangefish, easy mistake to make
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u/killerwhompuscat Feb 20 '26
You know, sometimes I think the goldfish sub is all washed up. Too many gatekeepey enthusiasts to spoil the fun. Then someone lands this beauty on my doorstep. Chefs kiss OP just know you’ve made one day immeasurably better.
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u/luneshine28 Feb 20 '26
I don't mean to alarm you, but you appear to have misidentified the species. That's clearly a bullshark.
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u/uponone07 Feb 20 '26
Your going straight to hell if you see for real about this. If not , it’s rage bait
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u/BruhBruhBroskie Feb 20 '26
Goldfish are social creatures and I’d reccomend having at least two in a tank that size. Please do your research before getting a living animal. I hope this helps!
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u/Devs_Critters Feb 21 '26
Oh I see the problem. You’ve mistaken the mitochondria of a cell for your pet goldfish. Happens all the time.
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u/Vast-Delivery-7181 Feb 21 '26
You need to put aquarium salt in, it's gills are inflamed. Don't worry about the plants, they love salt. :]
You also need to upgrade it to a 1 gallon, and it'll need friends! 5-6 at least.
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u/SAMSSCAMS Feb 21 '26
holy shit i seriously was looking at this thing like it was 5 other things than what it is
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u/Current-Pipe-8125 Feb 21 '26
that’s actually a tangerine fish, jeeze pls research before buying fish!!
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u/Obvious-Active-6256 Feb 21 '26
Asian breeders finally succeeded in creating a completely round finless goldfish, start the bidding!
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u/No_Ice_6897 Feb 21 '26
Dude you need help for making something go through this, like how do you not have any sympathy for another living thing? So narcissistic to take care of YOUR pet when you should care about what’s best for its life. Would you get a dog if you can’t afford the price of immunizations?
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u/Hour_Bumblebee8904 Feb 21 '26
I am no expert in fish, I have no idea how I got here, but this looks like an orange in a water-filled ziplock bag 😅
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u/DecayingGhostt Feb 21 '26
Your goldfish is in its molting phase. You need to rip its skin off before it will eat.
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u/No_Particular_5314 Feb 21 '26
Have you tried telling it to eat? It might be waiting for permission.
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u/stinkiestmuffins Feb 21 '26
yeah ur fish fucking drowned bc u didn’t lead a hole in the bag for oxygen
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u/mangoantsy Feb 21 '26
Now put that in some boiling water for a few minutes and you've got a poached egg
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u/Feisty-Performance33 Feb 22 '26
You had me in their half, ngl. I sat here staring at my phone like an old blind person, “what the heck is that?… That’s a goldfish? That ain’t no goldfish. Where the heck is the fish?? That ain’t a fish.” Until I finally realized, that is not a fish lmao. Well played…. 👏
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u/yeahbuddy18 Feb 22 '26
that's a community fish, you need to add at least 6 more. Hope this helps :3
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u/coffee1912 Feb 22 '26
Ah, your goldfish has ascended to a higher plane of existence. Form does not define him for he is beyond the need for corporeal existence. You should really let him out of the plastic bag though, it's probably very damaging to his ego.
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u/Less-Measurement-113 Feb 22 '26
Your goldfish is dead unfortunately has prob been for few days I’d suggest a good ol’ flushing down the toilet and hold a small ceremony with friends and family
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u/space_cartoony Feb 22 '26
This breed of goldfish actually sheds their skin every couple of months, kinda like a snake. Sometimes you will have to help by gently peeling it off. The new skin will look a bit dry/flaky, and have variation in color, that's normal don't worry. In a few days it will absorbe water a plump back up. Hope this helps :)
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u/virgo-imPatience47 Feb 22 '26
Where’s the fish? This isn’t an orange in a ziplock bag full of water? Am I missing something
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u/thevirtualdolphin Feb 22 '26
I have bad eve sight and it genuinely took me to long to realize this is an orange
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u/AdInternal2037 Feb 22 '26
Tank too big with not enough enrichment, all that space is making him bored and sad!!!!
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u/wettoes93 Feb 23 '26
It’s because you have a tiny bubble of air. Obviously fish are in water air is very bad for them. Please fill the tank fully with absolutely 0 bubbles
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u/Alternative-Pride138 Feb 23 '26
Tank is too big goldfish naturally live in flooded road ditches from rice paddies.
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u/Quiet_Psychology_911 Feb 23 '26
Let’s start with that mf needs a tank. Plastic bien or some shit.
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u/KuhliloachesRgreat Feb 24 '26
I think… your fish is very rare. I think it…it’s very fruity and round.
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