i have a tiger barb, i noticed that once in a while it was swimming funny like head down and it looks a bit pale. i checked the water in the tank and everything is ok. i took it out of the tank just in case it was sick but when i moved it, it seems to be swimming fine but still pale.
2007-02-20 02:44:56 · 11 answers · asked by dtj_m 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
This could be a disease or possibly from other causes. Frankly sometimes a fish just acts a bit wierd for a day or two with no real reason apparent so it could be that. You mention that it's pale when it does this and that could mean the funny swimming is the result of bullying in the tank. You also mention that it seems fine in another tank which also leads to potential bullying.
I would watch him closely in the private tank and see if he continues to act ok for a day or so. If that's the case then it's not a disease and is either water quality or bullying. You said the water checks out so that leaves bullying as a likely source.
Best of luck
MM
2007-02-20 02:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the fish carefully. Do you see any very small white spots on it? If so, this is called "ick." This condition is usually caused by stress and there is medicine that you can buy at the pet store that will clear this up.
Ick is very contagious to other fish and if left untreated it's fatal. If you have one fish with the disease then treat the whole tank. To do this you will have to remove all the carbon filters in the tank. The treatment is generally about 2 weeks.
If the problem isn't ick, there is another disease that affects the fish's fins. Again, there is medicine for this. Follow the directions on the medication bottle to the letter.
That should take care of the problem.
2007-02-20 03:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by mgrenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 20:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have one as well you may need a water heater if you dont have one i notice when i change the water in my tank he goes a little pale they do swim with their heads down i would make sure your tank is at the right temp
2007-02-20 02:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by LiL Mo' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a condition called "Swim Bladder Disease"
and it affects their balance. There's medicine for it at the pet store.It's usually in a broad range treatment form. Dropsy also affects their swimming, but that's where something ruptures in them usually in older fish before they die.
2007-02-20 02:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by redman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is sick.
2007-02-20 02:49:58 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is certainly sick and maybe a problem in breathing or fins problem
2007-02-20 02:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by the vet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't checked your other answers yet, has anyone said anything
about the water type (stuff i can't remember but you'll find in t'internet)?????????????????
2007-02-20 03:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probable fed it too much and it was bloated. good thing it didn't pop or you would have a mess on your hands.....
2007-02-20 03:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried taking it's temperature?? it might have the flu lol
2007-02-20 02:47:55 · answer #10 · answered by Curiously 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋