Fish - February 2007

I've had bettas for about 2 years, and bought a new one two weeks ago. He seemed to adjust well. However, last week he stopped showing interest in food. He's pale, and his breathing is labored at times, mostly right after what I've termed a "seizure." I researched but found no instances of epileptic fish. The closest thing I found was Whirling disease. It is documented in trout and salmon, mostly in breeding facilities, but never a mention in smaller single fish. The "symptoms" that led me to Whirling disease are as follows:
-he suddenly darts around his bowl, making it three or four times around in under a second and a half
-he then "chases his tail," spinning in a tight circle
-then he just kind of drifts, swimming sideways, upside down, etc
-he noseplants into the stones or lays on the bottom and sits there without moving, one gill extended and mouth gasping
Eventually he recovers and behaves normally. He has signs of stress–pale colors, vertical striping–but no fin clenching. Help?

2007-02-06 07:49:03 · 4 answers · asked by ael_ecurai 2

They Swim At A Steady Rate Of 9 MPH
How Far Would A 15 Year Old Tuna Swin?

2007-02-06 07:20:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had done a water change and the temperature has dropped.

2007-02-06 07:07:59 · 4 answers · asked by anth7rp 1

Water temp is 78 degrees. Eggs don't have fungus and appear to still be live.

2007-02-06 07:06:58 · 3 answers · asked by msocoach 1

the guy at the store told me i couldn't do it. But I could swear I did years ago. I have (2) bala shark and (2) red fin shark.

2007-02-06 07:04:30 · 18 answers · asked by chris 3

I have been looking at Marbled hatchet fish for a while. What are your views on these fish? Should they be kept in groups if so how many fish? All views would be appreciated!

2007-02-06 06:30:23 · 11 answers · asked by hathj29 2

I have kept the hood light off for about a month now. And the fish seem to be doing ok. They are all still active. Is this ok?? Or is it bad for the fish? Thanks

2007-02-06 05:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by lucky21_ad 1

how big should it be to hold 3 small fancy goldfish and what types would be best which ones can mix?

i will get the things like:

a pump
gravel
gravel vacum
fake plant
filter
food
water treatment
net

have i forgotten anything?

2007-02-06 05:49:11 · 12 answers · asked by nick b 1

i got a betta on saturday and ive tried to feed it but it just wont eat i need help

2007-02-06 05:02:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 29 gal fish tank and I noticed it was getting foggy looking, so I vacuumed the rocks. Since I did that, it is still real foggy and it has a green tint to it. I went ahead did a 1/4 water change.. and it is still greenish and foggy. Is there anything else I can do? or can someone tell me what it might be?

2007-02-06 04:59:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-06 04:43:37 · 13 answers · asked by robin1985in 1

is this like puberty for a goldfish or what?

2007-02-06 04:35:42 · 7 answers · asked by woodmn7 2

I have had my two oscars for like 4 months now. Everything was fine, they would sleep next to each other, eat together, they were like buddies. Then one day i noticed the one hiding from the other and everytime i look at the tank the other one is chasing it. I bought them the same size but my tiger oscar is noticeabley bigger than the other. Could this have to do with why he's picking on the other or is this just normal?

2007-02-06 04:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by keep_it_low 1

2007-02-06 04:29:12 · 15 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2

dose a medication, which content copper that can add to discus tank?

2007-02-06 04:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by jevon 1

My boyfriend and I bought a bunch of males and females a week or so ago, and I was just wondering how long it generally takes before they will have babies?

2007-02-06 04:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by redrancherogirl 4

2007-02-06 03:46:47 · 15 answers · asked by guyote 3

2007-02-06 03:39:36 · 4 answers · asked by wr13169 1

health wise and color wise im also looking to buy a male and a female. i have also owned bettas before but they died when i was cleaning the tank ( long story but they did not die of natural causes). THANK YOU

2007-02-06 03:35:22 · 7 answers · asked by wakesttr2 1

my silver shark has fungus on his tail and i've bought treatment for it but it doesn't state anywhere how often to add the treatment and as i've kept fish for nearly 2 years and this is my first problem i have encountered i don't know how often to dose them

2007-02-06 03:08:59 · 7 answers · asked by lee p 1

It's a new tank and i will probably put some kind of predator fish in it. Should i get undergravel? Should i use more than one?

2007-02-06 03:05:30 · 7 answers · asked by chetstu@sbcglobal.net 1

It of course started out that orangy color and now it's starting to get black/brown spots all over it. Are they supposed to do so or is there something wrong with our tank?

2007-02-06 03:04:44 · 6 answers · asked by laurel 3

2007-02-06 03:00:13 · 22 answers · asked by chan 1

i have 4 blood parrots in a 40 galoon freshwater tank... what fish are compatible???????????????????? with them want to add more different fish???

2007-02-06 02:56:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a blue betta and a red betta that are separated in a 2.5 gallon aquarium. When I bought them, their fins were loose and able to spread out, etc. Now their fins look like it's stuck together and much less loose than it was before, and the blue betta is showing some yellowish colorings on his scales. The red betta has it too, but because of his red color, it's harder to see the yellowish material. I clean the aquarium once a week and it has a 2-5 gallon filter. I use spring water (not tap water). What is going on with the fish?

2007-02-06 02:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry H 5

He used to be pretty active, very intimidating to the other fish, however now he stays at the top of the tank and his color has changed severely.

2007-02-06 02:32:34 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron C 1

2007-02-06 02:29:44 · 12 answers · asked by SilverHAWK 2

It's a new tank and i will probably put gold fish in it. Should i get undergravel? Should i use more than one?

2007-02-06 01:35:38 · 8 answers · asked by chetstu@sbcglobal.net 1

I have an adult Angel that was living alone in a 10 gallon tank, now I got rid of that and have a 30 gallon set up. I want to add another Angel- they are young when you get them and quite a bit smaller. Do you think the adult will fight or harm the younger one?

2007-02-06 01:01:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughters clown loaches have got white spots all over there body! can some one tell me what this is and how to treat it if its a disease? thankyou

2007-02-06 00:03:41 · 13 answers · asked by Drew 2