2006-11-18 04:10:35 · 16 answers · asked by David J 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
that's called dropsies. It's a disease that fish get. Very serious. I once had a fantail with it, but antibiotics seemed to help. Go to the pet store and get some antibiotics. Good luck.
2006-11-18 04:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's a bladder problem.
Fast the fish for a couple of days, then feed it unskinned peas that is boiled or steamed then mushed. Do this for about 3 days, 2 times a day. Use a net to fast it and to feed it.
If you can, separate the fish, add a bit of salt and raise the temperature gradually to about 78 Degrees.
I just had that problem, and i fixed it by doing so.
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2006-11-18 10:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by rahimj_27 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 06:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fish has swim bladder
put him in a bowl of fresh water add tap safe and a tonic to help him
starve him for 24 hours he'll change the water milky change the water and add the tonic again give him a small bit of food.
keep repeating the process and see how he goes fantails have gut problems and always will if you over feed them and keep the tank dirty.
there is no need to flush him down the loo just yet.
2006-11-18 04:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by AARONLEE AND SASHA 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is a bad sign it sounds like dropsy have you any Interpet number 9 or eSha 2000 I keep them in has you never know when they will be needed.If you have a incubator put your fantail in there.If you have no treayments in the house I strongly recommend you get some.I hope your fantail pulls through.
2006-11-18 09:01:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Swim bladder, caused by taking in air at feeding time, with cold water fish, always put the food into the water, not on the top, you could get something once for this ask your fish shop
2006-11-18 04:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
sorry mate , her swim bladder as a infection ... Take her out and smell ... it will make you puke..!! ...Do the decent thing..nuff said.
Sorry for the bad news.... Fantails are very "Water sensitive" so check you N02 / N03 / Ph..etc and your Filters..
Hope this helps
2006-11-18 04:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Keep an eye on it via web cam and turn the monitor upside down
2006-11-18 04:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
TAKE HIM/HER TO THE VET!!!! IMMEDIATLY IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN!!!! but sometimes its just defense. If it gets super serious i'd reccomend not feeding it TOO much food because the "swelling" could actually be bloating. But as for the swimming upside down thing, IDK. just if it gets more serious go to the vet.
You can also try diffrent brands of food because my dog kept puking when we gave her a certain brand of food!! GET WELL FISHY!!
2006-11-18 04:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by BaybeeMacc 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Your boyfriend should go to the doctor imeeadiatly and ask for antibitoics
2006-11-18 12:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋