my goldfish's one gill is m ore "open" than normal...What can i do ? Did it rip it?
2007-03-20 11:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by nilovroman 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you have any plants with points or sharp edges in your fish's bowl or tank, it could be a rip. The good news is that your fish is probably okay, and the tear may even heal. Keep an eye out for strange behavior - darting around the tank, lethargy, refusing to eat, etc. - just to be sure. Also, pet stores sell water additives that can help your goldfish heal faster, so you may want to look into those if it doesn't improve within a day or two.
2007-03-20 11:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by eileezy2002 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The question really doesn't have enough info to go on. Can you tell if this OPEN gill is red or have a particle in it? Most gold fish will "suck bubbles" in order to dislodge anything that may get stuck in their gills. This is normal behavior for gold fish. Especially if you do not see reddening or object stuck.
It is a possiablity he had gotten it stuck on something in the tank, although highly unlikely. If he isn't breathing heavily, swims normally and eats, I would just keep an eye on him. Doesn't sound too serious at this stage. One of the things you may want to keep an eye out for is any reddening or whitening around that gill slot.
2007-03-20 19:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What changes. He is struggling in the polluted water for oxygen. Remove 20% with a gravel vac, two days in a row. I don't know if it is in a a tank (I hope so) and not a bowl. Use a dechlorinator for the water. If it is in a proper tank with filtration, you may also consider putting aquarium salt in at the rate of a rounded tablespoon per 5 gallons. Don't use table salt.
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2007-03-20 18:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have know I\idea but I could suggest that it is starving for oxygen and you need to increase the aeration of your water
2007-03-20 18:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by kevin d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure it's drinking plenty of water and getting lots of rest.
2007-03-20 18:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try giving it some melafix.
2007-03-20 18:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
flush it and buy a new one
2007-03-20 18:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant really cure sick fish thats why so many die
2007-03-20 18:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋