2006-08-12 22:09:28 · 10 answers · asked by c_mikilas 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Ok, here's the deal, there are many factors to consider here.
1. What species of fish is the Guppy living with? Is it possible that something is picking on it?
2. How often do you clean your tank out? You should be removing about 1/3 of your water volume very 2 to 3 weeks, using a gravel siphon... (If you are unaware of this device, ask your local pet store for help.)
3. Is the fish getting fatter? This could be an indication of a bacterial infection called dropsy (usually fatal.) To identify this disease the scales on the fish will look like they are sticking out (kinda like a porcupine.)
4. Are there any unusual marks on the fish? Bleeding into the fins etc? This will indicated poor water quality.
5. Pregnancy is a possibility, but generally fish will not show any signs of weakness unless they are too ill to disguise their symptoms.
My advice would be to find a good pet store, take in a water sample and ask them to test it for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate & pH because most problems stem from poor water quality.
2006-08-13 01:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That relies upon on most of aspects, i'll inform you the likely causes: If it is a male, that is scared and has nowhere to conceal If it is a lady, that is pregnant and must be in a position to provide delivery If that is new, Its below pressure out using new tank and each and every thing different (a lot less hardship-free) opportunities are affliction, constipation, or ammonia poisoning, yet enable's all desire that is not any longer any of those
2016-11-30 00:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by ivan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be many reasons like it's pregnant and need to give birth at the bottom...or it was constantly being attacked by others and need to hide...and finally it's sick and unable to move much.
2006-08-12 22:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by jims_bong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 reasons that have happen to me.
1- they are lonely and are gonna die
2- they aren't play full
3- the water is to warm
that are all the reasons that that has happen to me unless its pregnant
2006-08-12 22:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by enano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
comfort zone.. you like different things than your associates do?.. animals are no different, just imprisoned
2006-08-12 22:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's turning on it's side that's when you should be worried.
2006-08-12 22:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps it is weak leave her and then see
2006-08-12 23:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by nickless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it doesn't like you.
2006-08-12 22:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by NATIN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be scared or sick.
2006-08-12 22:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by Professor Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-12 22:12:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋