one of my goldfish looks like hes going to blowup...i noticed it about 4 days ago his gills look like they r sticking out of him ..he dont look sick hes doing all the same as he use to but i am wondering why all a sudden he looks like this..its like hes got a balloon in his tummy
2006-12-24 22:59:05 · 8 answers · asked by C M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
sounds like he has dropsy, it's not contagious but it is usually
fatal
sorry
2006-12-25 19:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fish most likely has Dropsy. I reccomend NOT listening to the employees at fish/pet stores. Go to Kokos and ask about what to do. Many people there wll be glad to help. Do not put the fish in a bowl. Bowls will only further the problem, as goldfish will never stay healthy in a bowl for long.
So after you take care of this problem, make sure your fish has proper housing and food, and you'll be sure that he's around for awhile.
2006-12-25 17:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by primalwhiteknight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your fish had dropsy. I would isolate this fish. Like put it in a bowl and buy some melafix. It cost about 6$. Treat your fish with melafix until it go's away. You may want to ask the people at the pet store if they reccomend any other fish medacine for dropsy. Treat it before its too late. It doesn't sould too bad right now but your other fish will get it if you dont isolate this one.
good luck! I hope your fish gets better soon. And Merry Christmas
2006-12-25 12:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is sick with blot your other fish will get it if you don't treat the water with medicine if you hurry your fish will live
2006-12-25 07:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Normefoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean his scales are sticking out then it is dropsy. http://www.kokosgoldfish.com/Dropsy.html
2006-12-25 08:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they just puff up for no reason.
2006-12-25 17:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stick a needle in him to see if that releaves the pressure.
2006-12-25 07:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Captain Ron 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
dont feed him too much
2006-12-25 15:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by carol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋