So oi just put a small bubler in a two tank bowl. And my two gold fish look like their skin is pruning. And on their fins you can see their red vains very clearly. What do I do?
2006-10-14 09:34:46 · 16 answers · asked by Melissa W 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Bowls are not the best things for fish. Each fish needs 10 gallons all to itself. It has to do with oxygen exchange in their gills and a bubbler doesn't help.
The bad conditions weakens the fish and they get sick.
Look here for more information.
www.kokosgoldfish.com
They have lots of good information.
Good Luck
2006-10-14 09:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a tank each fish needs at least 4 pints of water each.
add a little tonic to the water asap I use gold fish safe, but you can get a tonic for a specific ailment.
My current fish had the same systems when I first had him 9 years ago so He didn't die. It was a sign that he was stressed a little cramped in the tank with 4 other fish a lot bigger than he was. they'd been nibbling at his fins and tail, bulling him. he had the last laugh because they all died when a beetle poisoned the water he was the only one too survive.
He's seen several buddies out since, he gets sick regular when I introduce a new Buddie as they tend to bully him/or they've got some thing wrong with them, but he's still going strong. His tail and fins are beautiful. He's currently in a large tank with 2 others even though he's the biggest one in the tank the middle sized one named thug is trying to show him he's the boss but Fred is still going strong.
2006-10-14 23:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by AARONLEE AND SASHA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, I think they are in a bad way. You could try some AquaSafe which you can get from the pet shop. As well as treating the water it neutralises chlorine and heavy metals which are harmful to the fish, protects against wounds, abrasions and infections and reduces stress.
2006-10-14 10:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by nettyone2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hun fish are tougher than they look!! after all they all dont die in 1 go if there in a lake or pond etc, best thing to do is look on the internet not ask on this page cos seriously a lot are on cos there bored, and it's a fun way too get points, good luck though, don't stress
2006-10-14 12:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sorry but there dying. go to a pet store and theyll give you a liquid you can put in your tank, its a kind of fish tonic and it does help them recover. good luck.
2006-10-14 09:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does not sound good but there are loads of good tonics out there that you can add to the water.
i have always used interpet never let me down.
try searching google (interpet diagnosis)
then you can but them from online shops like e-bay or go to your local pet store
good luck
2006-10-15 03:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by mwashington_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but they are dying. I had fish once and the same thing happened to them. Go to the vet and he might be abe to help. d:
2006-10-14 10:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Stickbug. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest yoy come to my petshop petsmart at 75th ave and Encanto next to wal-mart i am a 4-year worker. just bring your goldfish in any day and i will attend you. just ask for Jessenia that's me and i will help you.... good luck
2006-10-14 10:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by YαYα Cαяяiℓℓo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm afraid to tell you but we're all dying!
2006-10-15 00:51:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mark C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should quickely go to a vet and see what they can do. it will probably conlcide with an infection.
2006-10-14 10:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by jaskarnz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋