Lionhead's bumps growing over his eyes-he can't see...

My Lionhead Goldfish...the bumps on his/her? head are growing over it's eyes and I don't think he/she can see anymore. I'm worried about him/her being able to see the food, at feeding time. I have two more in the 55 gallon tank with him/her. He/she is about 5 inches long...I've had the fish for about 6 months. Can anyone help me with this situation? ( I don't want to call it a problem...he/she might get scared. I don't know if he/she ever checks out this website and he/she might come across this post. ) Ha! just a bit of humor in the face of this worry! thanks for anything, anyone might be able to do. marc

 

As far as I know they breed those fish to look that way. I would not buy one because I feel the way you do about worrying if it can see and stuff. I am not a goldfish buff though so I'm sure someone else can help you better. :roll:

 

can you post some picture?

 

Here's a couple pics. Not very clear, but I hope they help.

 

I wouldn't worry. I definitely see one of the eyes is not covered up. Fishes adapt fairly well. Fancy goldfish poke around for food alot and I don't think your fish will have any problems in the future. Fishes can taste when there is food in the water and they navigate using their lateral line and eyesight. What I am trying to say is that fishes rely on many senses to find food and get around. I think it will be fine. :mrgreen:

 

errr thats gota hurt! but im sure it will b just fine

 

troll alert. :roll:

 

That just wrong...