2006-06-09 04:39:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
This sounds like a build up of ammonia/nitrates/nitrites, or a PH issue. (Maybe all of the above) Replace 1/2 your water. Get a test kit or bring a sample of your water to your pet store. Read up on the nitrogen cycle. Be sure to vacuum your gravel regularly as part of regular partial water changes. (Bucket and a cheap passive gravel vaccum is all you need.) Try not to over feed.
2006-06-09 10:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like mentioned, we need to know more! It is impossible to diagnos fish without any knowledge of what is going on!
We need to know:
Tank size
How many fish, what kind and size
how often do you do water changes
what kind of filter do you have
what are the readings for: ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH? (a pet store can check for you, we need the exact readings)
Any unusual spots, ulcers, fin fraying, fuzz, cloudiness, blood spots, etc????
I suspect its a water quality problem. Only thing I can tell you right now is until you can figure out what the problem is, do a water change.
Change about 50% of your water (since this is an emergency situation). Normally you should never change that much water but I really think that is your problem. If its goldfish Im willing to bet you have too many in your tank. Only one goldfish per 10 gallons, my friend. And you must change your water once a week, about 25% of it. If you have too many fish and arent doing water changes that is why your fish are dying.
2006-06-11 09:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by Waterlily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to re-word your question because I have know clue what you are talking about.
Need to give more info.
Whats wrong with the fish?
How often do you clean your tank?
How big is the tank?
How many fish in the tank?
What is heavy duty pump and lots of right weed?
2006-06-09 11:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by purplebutterflyhippie04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without more info its kinda hard to know. Most importantly what are the params of the water?
Go to this website, there are lots of people there that can answer any question you have about goldfish.
2006-06-09 11:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didnt mention what size container or how many fish are in it but yu need lots of room for goldfish---they will gasp if there isn't enough quality air for them to use
2006-06-09 22:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by gInber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less WEED more commonsense
(for the fish!!!!)
2006-06-09 22:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by the fish guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋