My Platy has something wrong with his gills. They are all puffed out. It looks like when a human gets goose bumps, but on a fish. It is wierd, I have no idea what is wrong with him. I really dont want him to die! I have had him for years. My mom says that it is a bacterial infection. I cleaned out the tank 2 days ago. Do you think it is stressed?
2007-03-28 15:54:18 · 4 answers · asked by Beth 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Goose bumps?
Sounds like dropsy. Add 1tsp of aquarium salt per gallon and it will help a bit and releave stress. Some remedies are available at local pet stores. Becareful of what you choose. Some medicines will do more harm than good. A vet is best if you want to be sure.
2007-03-28 16:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by pescimonger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea some sort of infection. you should go to a pet store and they have tank medicine stuff with descriptions of different symptoms that the fish show ... keep up on it tell the infection clears... do it soon so you fishy doesn't die
i bet someone in the store can help you
2007-03-28 22:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by ʚϊɞ Krysti ʚϊɞ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it's either a bacterial infection or a fungus,have it checked out by a vet,he/she will tell you what it is and how to get rid of it.
2007-03-28 23:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by ROBERT F M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
already answered
2007-03-28 22:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by Vicki j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋