It floats at the very top of the tank with it's belly floating above water and already been a month.thanks
2006-09-01 16:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by st_loafy 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Swimbladder is a disease which symptoms cause fish to become unable to swim correctly, your fish may exibit swimming toward the bottom of your tank or bowl, then floating back up, swimming in circles or laying or floating on his side....
There are three main things according to the posts and articles I've read that can lead to swimbladder disease.
Constipation due to overfeeding
Bad water quality
Bacteria
First, If you have your fish in a bowl, and your normal routine consist of 100% water changes, As soon as you notice signs of swimbladder do a complete water change, taking care not to stress the fish by having the water temp as close to his bowl as possible, and using something as a cup so you don't have to net your fish.
After your water change you should not feed your fish any food for two days. On the third day feed your fish a fresh pea. Frozen peas thawed, popped out of the skin, and cut into bite size pieces. And then do another water change so that any uneaten peas do not contaminate your water....
If you do partials, or have a tank, do a significant change when you suspect swimbladder disease and then follow this treatment.
If you don't use aquarium salt this is a good addition to most tanks. The recommended dose is one teaspoon per gallon, or one tablespoon per five gallons. If you have never added salt and you are unsure; you may want to first acclimate him at only 1/2 tsp per gallon.
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2006-09-05 11:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some fish go into shock. Water change, hot,cold, new rocks, anything different. But if you have not done anything, the upside down floating is mainly a sign that your fish is dying.
2006-09-01 23:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a goner.
Accept the fact that there is a certain amount of knowledge needed to properly diagnose fish diseases. If you are not ready to call in a priest to administer the last rites, get a book ASAP about fish diseases. A good book is going to have pictures of the disease so you can compare him with the pictures. Look for any book written by Dr. Herbert Axelrod and start from there.
2006-09-05 00:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has bloat! It is caused by gas build up in his swim bladder, and effects several types of fish mainly the type with big bellies. For example Black Moors. What you have to do is mix up his food types. One day feed pellets, the next day feed flakes, and on the third day don't feed him. (Trust me he won't starve) You might have to do this for a couple weeks, or for life. It depends on how he can readjust his swim bladder.
2006-09-01 23:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by Gunnypoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your goldfish has 'dropsy' syndrome, caused by somekind of waterbugs that feed on the fish's blood. Bring the fish to a vet for some safe desinfectant
2006-09-01 23:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HE IS TRYING OUT FOR RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT FOR THE LONGEST FLOAT IN A CONTAINED ARENA
2006-09-01 23:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by jkpoet2@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prepare to flush.
2006-09-05 19:14:50 · answer #7 · answered by smiley0_1_1999 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he's dying he's hopeless
2006-09-02 00:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by dM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋