please help asap
2007-03-09 08:40:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
You need to have a filter that breaks the water's surface or have an air pump.
2007-03-09 08:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, mollies do tend to hang around the surface of the air (notice their up-turned mouths? They've evolved to eat food floating on the surface) - but if you're concerned that the tank is lacking in O2, what kind of filtration do you have?
Power filters (water fall type) are very good for keeping the water oxygenated because when the water falls back in, it breaks the surface of the water allowing for air exchange. You can also drop the level of water by about an inch to increase the surface agitation.
You can also do more frequent water changes. In normal times, 25% a week is a good amount to change, but you can do 5-10% every day (start right now) to keep the water fresh and clean.
2007-03-09 16:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gasping air at the top can often indicate a water quality problem (high ammonia level), but could also be a gill disease. If the others don't seem affected, maybe the gasping fish had gill damage before you got him. Maybe add extra aeration with an airstone hooked to an air pump. It may perk everyone up a bit.
2007-03-09 16:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by cbleon_99 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the top of the water is agitated really well, either by bubbles or the filter. If so, you can rule the air problem out. Next thing to do is a 10% water change. there could be chemicals affecting their breathing.
2007-03-09 16:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Kagome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20-25% water changes. Two days in a row. Then take a day off. If necessary, a 3rd change after the break. Better to do multiple small changes than one big one.
Sounds like poor water quality. Start a regimen of 20% water changes every two weeks.
2007-03-09 19:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't worry about it. they are top swimmers and like to stay up there. besides, fish don't gasp for air. they breath by filtering water through their gills.
2007-03-09 16:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do ur bubblers make enuff movement on the surface of the water?
Do u use dechlorinator?
Sometimes they r just hungry.
2007-03-09 16:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by helives11_112001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont have a filter GET ONE fast :)
2007-03-09 16:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by ashley chocobo master 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋