well one of my fishes barley moves but its alive its been like this since yesterday it looks like its diying since it doesnt move and it tends to be backwords im sure it not dead i been checking on it. doesnt move at all if i touch it it would jsut move then stop. something wrong with this fish. any advice on what to do.
2007-03-07 15:40:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I'm afraid once a fish is that far gone it's too late to do anything at all. You should remove it from the tank and humanly euthanize it.
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2007-03-07 15:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The fish should be separated from the tank. I use measuring jugs for isolation tanks and the work quite well. Just keep an eye on the water quality, because jugs get very dirty, very fast. Change around 30% of the water twice a day, if this isn’t enough increase the frequency of water changes not the percentage of water.
And always cover the jug (leave a space for airflow though) because it’s amazing just how far a fish you thought was on death’s door can jump.
Check your fish for symptoms, and get a water sample and then head to your local pet shop. They’ll check your water, and will probably be able to give you some medication.
If you medicate your fish in a small container be VERY careful about the dosage. Most medication’s directions are intended for tanks 10 litres and over, so dosing smaller containers can be tricky.
If you fish is still eating, try feeding it a cooked and skined (and cooled) pea. I've nursed a fish through acute dropsy using this method with great success.
Good luck :-)
2007-03-08 00:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really no way you can save a fish from dieing because if the fish was ot of the water for more than a couple of seconds and then is placed back in the water it is already going to be die it is not going to come back
2007-03-07 15:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe it sick needed some care by taking to the veterinarian clinic have the doctor go head check see what wrong with the fish wither in case its already dead or even is flowing top of the water .
2007-03-07 15:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by statecalifornia2009 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get it out before it infects the other fish, if it hasn't already. Some people suggest euthanizing fish by putting them in the freezer for a couple minutes.
2007-03-07 15:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by bertdalin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It appears like he's chilly. Betta fish can TOLERATE being chilly, yet they don't prefer to be chilly. And purely like us, being too chilly for too lengthy can bring about an entire host of wellbeing issues. they seem to be a tropical fish in spite of everything. Up his temp to approximately 80 ranges, this could help to perk him up. he's in actuality borderline dormant outstanding now, this in and of it somewhat is self won't kill him, yet what it could open the door to will. Being chilly lowers their immune device, and not eating properly or generally does not help the two. This makes them greater susceptible to ailments they could produce different smart fought off. Many opportunistic micro organism, fungi and parasites are already modern-day on your water, purely waiting for of venture to attack. you additionally can upload a sprint freshwater aquarium salt, this helps improve their slime coat, enhance their immune device, decrease stress and makes the water much less hospitable for many micro organism, fungi and parasites. terrific of success!
2016-10-17 13:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had experience with a parrot fish. I took it to the vet, but he couldn't do a thing. Say goodbye to the fishey. And please take it out immediately before other fish also start dieing.
2007-03-07 21:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check with your local pet store you can get medicine to put in the tank,i believe something with potassium(kmn04)good luck
2007-03-07 15:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by johny1punch 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋