My Black Moore is swimming downward, in the same spot, like while she's stationary... is this normal?

Question

Like I've said she swims with her head facing the gravel, in the middle of the orb, just still, not really moving, not even floating up...
She's only a baby, and she's only started doin this recently. What can I do? She shares a Big Bio Orb with two other black moores, an older moore and one of the same age, they all get along most of the times (simon is playful occasionally) I feed them cucumber (which they LOVE.), and aquarian flakes, and floating pellets. (Altho I get them wet b4.) Plz, if n e 1 knows anything, I'd really appreciate some advice. Thanks for your time. x

Answer 1

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, do a water change of about 30% of the water. 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 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. Your water quality could indicate more frequent water changes. All my fish seem to love the peas and it may be of great benifit to feed a pea once a week.
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Answer 2

Hi,

I have a 55 gallon tank with goldfish that live for up to 5 or 6 years and get pretty big. I have seen what you are talking about before. Something happens and they seem not to be able to achieve neutral buoyancy. (Keep from either floating or sinking).

Sometimes my fish will sink like they can't get off the bottom, I think this is because I was filling up the container I top of my tank with with a garden hose and the agitation of the water caused a high concontration of air. In that case they recover by the next day and that usually effects all the fish.

Sadly, when it is just one fish, whether he sinks or floats. My experience has been that it doesn't look good. I hate when they float because they use so much energy, i know they have to be getting tired.

I have tried everything from checking the ph, checking the amonia level, treating them with ick medicine, treating them with anti fungal medicine, treating them with anti-biotics, adding aquarium salt.

Usually though, I just end up hitting them on top of the head with the handle of a knike and flushng them because it makes me sad to watch them struggle.

Sorry.

Answer 3

Your fish has a bacterial/fungal an infection. it is noted as Columnaris. it is oftentimes unsuitable as Ich, which resembles grains of salt on fins and tail. despite if, Columnaris has the white fluffy/cottony growths. luckily, the an infection could be CURED with a drugs noted as Maracyn or Maracyn Plus (made by utilising mardel) -- that's somewhat extra high priced than the over-the-counter sort, yet extra effectual. Take out the carbon clear out and alter the water whilst they say to. ***medicine works despite if it is bacterial or fungal in nature, so don't be irritating and carry directly to wish -- Mr. Moor would be basically positive. ;o) wish This facilitates!

Answer 4

I had two that started doing that and now they're both dead. It don't know what happened! One day they were fine and the next they started doing that and on the third they were dead!!!!! I use to have 6 different species of fish but my black moores died and another one of a different species died. Only three lived and they seem to be fine actually. Anyway, mine died shortly after it started doing that.

Answer 5

It might be a swim bladder problem. See how this link fits in with the symtoms