Goldfish constipation is just as uncomfortable for your fish as it is for you

Goldfish constipation When we are constipated we know we have to add more fruits and vegetables to our diet, and the same philosophy applies to your goldfish. It needs more fibre in its diet. You can feed your goldfish spinach, peas, lettuce, zucchini, and other green leafy vegetables. We don’t like to be constipated and neither does your goldfish. It’s mainly caused by feeding your fish too much processed food, or too much floating food. A lack of variety in diet can also cause this painful and uncomfortable problem.

How do you know if your goldfish is constipated?

Your pet will have a few subtle symptoms if it has goldfish constipation. It’s stomach will swell, and be larger than usual. It might also be off its food. But the most noticeable clue to see if your fish is suffering from this problem is having long and trailing feces.

How do we solve the problem?

Fish naturally eat plants, (they love aquatic plants) and will be thankful for a new varied diet. Peas especially, are a tasty treat, and they also work as a mild laxative. Just make sure that the peas are small enough so your fish can easily eat them.

To find out about other goldfish diseases please choose one of the following diseases to find out more: Ick, Fin Rot, Fungus, Constipation, Dropsy, Pop Eye, Anchor Worm, Fish Lice, Swim Bladder, Body and Gill Flukes, and Hole-in-the-head Disease.