Heron-Attacked Goldfish: Quarantine Care for Recovery

Immediate Care

1. Clean container with pond water (no soap).
2. Daily 50% water changes with dechlorinated, temperature-matched water.
3. Add Stress Coat or similar slime-coat enhancer (aloe vera based).
4. Keep dark and quiet; no feeding for 2 days, then tiny amounts.
5. Watch for fungal patches (white cotton); treat with methylene blue if needed.

Return to Pond

Only when wounds are healed, fish swims normally, and pond is netted against herons.