2006-09-10 06:36:35 · 27 answers · asked by david p 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
I recommend the following regimine, recommened to me over two years ago.
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.
If this seems to be a frequent problem you may consider feeding less.
2006-09-13 03:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish Swimming On Side
2016-11-09 02:01:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Don't flush When my fish get to that point I put them in a zip lock bag with a little bit of water and put them in the freezer. It's all over a little while after that. Watching them fall on their side and spasm isn't fun. It's the least fun part of fish keeping and it's preventable. Poor water quality is to blame 99.9% of the time. A high end water testing kit is strongly recommended. Most people check PH, Ammonia and that's it. Most people just assume their Nitrate is ok, when in reality their tap water alone has very high nitrates. Fish waste only raises the level. I have 3 tanks that have a minimum of 3 times filtration and a good amount of live plants. Never had a single issue, even nursed a few fish back to health for friends along the way. My go to plants are medium sized sword plants, anubias, marimo moss, vals and when I feel like dealing with self propigating plants that grown really slowly Java Ferns.
2016-04-09 04:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
David, I had a goldfish for 12 years and, I know alot about them. The first thing you should do is change the whole tank water. Yes, do a complete tank change. Then, call your local Aquarium store. Ask to speak to someone who is knowledgable about fish so that you can get a recommendation as to what they have that you can use to make your Goldfish feel better. Also, don't forget to MAKE SURE THE WATER IN THE TANK IS COLD ENOUGH. ABOUT 58 to64 degrees is most comfortable for GOLDFISH. Don't forget- DO A COMPLETE WATER CHANGE TO THE TANK. Also, try never to use chemicals. Only use something to help your goldfish get well (for right now) BEST OF LUCK, GINA
2006-09-10 06:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by GINA D 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I dunno bro. I wouldn't flush it. I would do everyting possible to save it. Go buy all kinds of meds asap. Go to the fish meds isle and look for anything that would work. as long as you don't have any cat fish in the tank put a tablespoon of fish salt in there. Look at the fish, is one of it's fins hurt or gone? does it have weird stuff growing on it (fungi). sometimes fish will get a thing called "fin rot" the fins could get totally eaten off by parisites. just make sure it's still eating and get it some medication. hope that helps bud.
2006-09-10 11:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by zachattack 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People quit giving bad advice people take u seriously and theres too much suffering in the world,I hv one thats doing the same thing Im just gonna wait it out and add alittle salt
2014-07-20 07:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Pam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change the tank out. if you hav filter clean the sponge init, but with the dirty water not fresh. if you dont hav 1 buy 1 they help out alot.
2006-09-10 06:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by .Baby.Boy.On.The.Way. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't flush fish you ignorant idiots!
That is akin to torturing them to death.
2013-11-01 14:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its in shock! Did you recently change the water or has the temp in the tank changed. Sounds like he will die soon.
2006-09-10 12:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is something you can try! it might work, it might not!! but bettre then waiting for your goldie to die right?
first seperate him into another tank! make sure you have clean water!!!
don't feed him for 3 days,
then feed him only tiny(REALLY tiny) portions of peas (cooked without the skin) for 3 days
thats something to try for swimbladder problem!
2006-09-10 07:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by Rainy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋