last night i noticed it staying on the surface. now, this a.m. its lying in a fake plant, almost like its resting or something. it seems disoriented or something and when i move it a little it sinks to the bottom what should i do. ive had it for 2 mos and the tank is cycled.
2007-03-09 04:59:46 · 3 answers · asked by fuccillo111 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Check your water parameters. 99% of the time, a fish illness is due to poor water quality. Do you do 50% water changes each week? How big is the tank (I hope at least 10 gallons), and what tankmates are in there?
Just for your info, a healthy tank should have water readings of ammonia-0, nitrites-0, nitrates-less than 20. Nitrates-less than 10 is ideal. If your tank does not have these readings, you have found the problem. Do water changes and hope for the best.
2007-03-09 13:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a possible internal bacterial infection seeing as your parameters you say are ok. It also sounds like its too late. Clove oil is a good way to euthanize.
2007-03-09 13:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the temperature of the water...it may be too warm.
But, it sounds as if your gourami is almost gone.
Sorry.
2007-03-09 13:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by mek18102 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋