My Dwarf Gourami, earlier today was resting on its tail, aiming towards the surface at a near 80 degress, and now its seems to be looking at the bottom of the tank at around 80 degrees, i can see its lips still moving so it defo alive, but what could be causing this.
2007-03-15 11:38:45 · 7 answers · asked by R@$C@ 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I'm sorry to say this, but I think he's on his way out. From what you've described it sounds like he has a problem with his swim bladder, and this is a problem that very rarely has a good outcome.
I would keep an eye on him for a little while, and if he doesn't improve with the next few hours I think your best bet would be to humanely euthanize the fish.
Good luck.
E.
2007-03-15 13:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by > 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is the swimming bladder. This is caused by a few reasons, but the most common is when your tank is not cycled and amonia or nitrite levels are high. Another reason can be over feeding or improper feeding.
try doing the following
1-Raising the water temperature by 3 degrees
2-feed it pees
3-add a little saltwater salt
2007-03-15 19:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could most likely be a swim bladder disease. This organ is used to maintain position under water. It's a hard disease to cure especially since fish become lethargic(don't eat) when they have this disease. Hopefully your fish will make it through. Good luck to you and your gourami.
2007-03-15 18:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after my fish started to float like that it died the next day.
2007-03-15 18:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by angel 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a swim bladder problem.If you would have treated it earlier,it would have surived,but its too late.Its on its way...........
2007-03-16 06:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dragon Buster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its dead. the lips moving is like when a dead bodies foot twitches.all it has to twitch is its lips so they move.
2007-03-15 19:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzystuff511 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its going to die.
2007-03-15 18:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by **PuRe** 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋