Why is my goldfish's tail drooping?

I’ve had my goldfish for about 2 1/2 years. I think he is a faintail, but may be a comet (unless they are the same, I don’t know!). A few days ago, his tail starting drooping and I don’t know what is causing it. The pH is fine and I treated the water for chlorine and ammonia, so what can be causing it?!?!

Answer #1

haha thanks, but hes not that old for a gold fish and hes normal length too, so im not sure but im reasearching right now and im thinking it might be dropsy, but really I have no clue!

Answer #2

He may be getting old I dunno what the lifespan of a fish is but that would be my guess… BTW sound pretty

Answer #3

Well, if your fish is a fantail or some type that has a big fancy tail, maybe his tail has grown large and heavy enough to droop? Your fish is getting up there in years, but this doesn’t sound like anything major. He’ll be fine. :)

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