my fish himself forces or jerks itself towards the gravel. is there any problem ,any cure?i am very worried?

Answer 1

That really depends on what kind of fish it is and exactly how it is doing this. Is it nosse down to the gravel? Does it do it a while then do something else? Is it eating ok? If all thesse are yes then it's nothing to worry about. Otherwise give a few more details and maybe we can help

MM

Answer 2

When fish do this, it is either ich:
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/hdwspot.htm
http://www.aquariumhobbyist.com/articles/Ich.html
http://www.algone.com/ich.php

or some other parasite
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm

what your fish is doing is known as "flashing"
Definition: Flashing is a fish behavior characterized by rapid, glancing contact with a solid object in an effort to displace an external parasite or other irritation, so called because the light colored underbelly of the fish is thus exposed to momentary view.

So the other option would be some other kind of skin irritation, due to perhaps high levels of ammonia or nitrites. Do a 50% water change, and use a gravel vacuum, then see if this stops the fish from doing it.

It is also possible that a water change could cause more of this behavoir. A change in pH or other water parameters can cause the fish to "itch" like it is doing.

Without doing a proper water test, it's hard to say what the problem is. If you take a sample of your tank water to your nearest fish store, hwoever, they will probably do a free test for you. Bring in a pencil and paper to write down the levels, then go to a fish forum such as: aquariumadvice.com of fishforum.com and make a post. That's the quickest way to get help. If ammonia or nitrites are high, do a water change (50% or more depending on the level).

Answer 3

I was watching a friend's angelfish and it did the same thing. It was in a small tank, so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a 4-5 gallon clear plastic container (a LOT cheaper than a glass fish tank) and once I put it in the new container, it stopped hitting itself off the gravel. I think it just needed more room.

I also thought it may have been doing it to try to get the food to bounce back up so it could eat, so I started feeding it just one or two flakes at a time and making sure it got plenty to eat. It recognized that when I put my finger in the water, it was time to eat--so I also bonded with it a little!

I hope these 2 tips help! After I bought the bigger cage it took the fish a while to regain its strength and activity, but after a few days it was eating fine on its own again too. : )

Oh, and make sure there is plenty of oxygen in the water. You can change the water every few weeks, and buy a solution to take bad chemicals out. Letting water sit for 24 hours will normally rid it of the bad stuff also.

Answer 4

This matters if your fish is pregnant or is a female. If thats the i suggets you put some plants. Maybe your water is dirty, since Im an offical fish breeder i had forgot to clean my water and it had jumped out, but since ur is going towards the gravel it might not be the water I would feed it if i were you because sometimes they might be hungry.

The cure: Clean the tank, or put a filter and oxygen. Feed your fish with worms. Add some plants to your tank (if your fish is a female and pregnant). Take you fish to the vet and find out some medicine for (if there is any) fungus or you could finally find some way to replace the gravel and cover it with some of glass as covering or go to this web-site for differnt fish diseases :

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm

Answer 5

more information please...
what type of fish?
how many?
how big is the tank?
filtered?

could be poor water quality or parasites. check the levels everything. no matter what the results are do a 50% water change.

if the levels are fine, get yourself some parasite treatment (and aquarium salt if depending on what type of fish you have). follow the directions to find out how much your tank needs. be sure to take out the carbon if you have a carbon filter.

if the levels are bad to a 50% water change and keep monitoring the levels continue to do 10-20% water changes every hour until the levels are normal again.

Answer 6

It could be a parasite like Ick....look for small whitish spots on the body of the fish or ragged tail and fins. If it is you'll have to change the water and do a treatment. Most treatments are tablets or drops and will give you extensive directions.

Answer 7

I don't know if there's a cure. I had fish that did this -- first one started, then all the rest, and they all died. I think they might have been overcrowded. If you only have one fish in the tank, check the water purity and try changing all the water.

Answer 8

That happened to one of my fish. It was a feeder guppie but I kept it and 3 others as pets. People kept telling me to check the water, it could be ick or external parasites. None of that helped me. I took it to the place where I bought it. The guy said "Sweety, they're called feeder guppies cause they are supposed to be fed to other things" Nobody seemed to be able to help me. About a week later after it could hardly swim and it hid in its castle, it died. I dont think there is anything you can do. Try though.
Best of luck,
{K}itty

Answer 9

1. check if the size is big enough to contain a fish
2. get a water purifier (found at any petshop)
3. make the water room temperature (before you put the fish in the water, let it sit there for 30 minutes at least)
4. check to see, if you have too much/ to less gravel

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 10

It seems that Taiyed has the right answer. You should check the water. My water was not in the best condition and my fish was doing the same thing. Petco.com has really good advice and tips on fish and such.