[Sisyphean]

Hi, I've been keeping a common goldfish for about a year now. He lives alone in a planted 10gal with a HOB filter.

He's had this single red dot on his side since I got him. Its about the size of a scale, and it doesn't seem to be hurting him, but I am still slightly concerned.
What could it be?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[tracysduffs]

Dear fish, help us, what should we do?

 

[lohachata]

Hi, I've been keeping a common goldfish for about a year now. He lives alone in a planted 10gal with a HOB filter.

He's had this single red dot on his side since I got him. Its about the size of a scale, and it doesn't seem to be hurting him, but I am still slightly concerned.
What could it be?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Keep in mind that goldfish come in many colors. that red spot is just a tiny pinch of ohne of those colors.as they age they may change colors completely.

 

[Benjonas9385]

It is natural as we know about change of hormones, so it may be due to that.

 

[NearMeBettas]

Dear fish, help us, what should we do?

How annoying, why even comment?

 

[NearMeBettas]

Hi, I've been keeping a common goldfish for about a year now. He lives alone in a planted 10gal with a HOB filter.

He's had this single red dot on his side since I got him. It's about the size of a scale, and it doesn't seem to be hurting him, but I am still slightly concerned.
What could it be?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

That's just a dot of color, he is okay.

Common goldfish can reach a foot in length and need at least a 30-gallon aquarium, preferably bigger. Goldfish are also a social species, so they prefer a friend. Add on 15+ gallons for every additional fish. A 10-gallon will not suffice.