Ive just bought him. and the fin is flat to his back?? Its a gift for someone and ill be sad if he dies
2007-01-02 03:39:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Get some'salts' from the pet shop these will act as a tonic and will be ok in a day or so.Check to see if there are cotton wool type growths (fungus) or tiny tic -like animals on his body/fins.These could be more serious but again can easily be treated with a few drops of the appropriate chemical(ask the pet-shop owner). I should also get him a companion and as big a tank/pond as you can. Fish are excellent pets and very theraputic and relaxing to watch.
2007-01-02 03:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is bad and a sign that he is unhappy and stressed out. If you have only just bought him it could be the stress of moving him. I would recommend that you get him some Stress Coat. Fish like privacy so after treating him leave him in peace for a while when he wants to show himself he will. Good luck, I hope this is useful.
2007-01-03 14:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be sad from being moved around. buy some de-stress and fish tonic from the pet shop. should be fine in a few days. if not he may just have a paralised fin. if he swims ok anyway don't worry he won't know any different.
2007-01-02 11:50:24 · answer #3 · answered by strawberriesandcream1986 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I think it really maybe bad if his top fin if down. He/she maybe ill and you should either take him back or leave him for a while and see how he does. If he's no better tomorrow then you should see a vet or take him back and ask what is wrong.
I think it is best to leave him to see how he does
2007-01-02 11:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by rottweilerdogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be stress.Fish can get stressed from been moved around alot, give him chance to settle in.
2007-01-05 11:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by jlb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't have to be up all the time he could be resting, but if all of his finns are down all the time he may be sick or dieing of old age.
2007-01-02 14:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by Orange Range 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats its dorsal fin it goes up when it yawns
2007-01-04 07:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by kerrmat1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be stress it has been moved to new tank
2007-01-02 13:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by stephen eblue eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋