IVE HAD HER FOR 3 YRS.ALONG WITH TANK MATES,SHE HAS A HARD TIME SWIMMING SHES SO FAT,she does have one of the other fish hanging out with her,blood streaks just noticed today,she looks like shes going to explode.could any body help me with this ?im really worried about her, been all over the internate, with no luck.she is still eating and looks ok cosidering her over flowing plumpness.she looks like she swallowed gulf ball.
2007-03-30 23:26:02 · 6 answers · asked by brattgirr1966 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
she looks ok today,still very fat,seems to eat ok,still hanging out in corner of tank.shes not laying on bottem any more.but stays in middle ,{same spot now for hours}i believe shes a shubkins?im not sure if im spelling write.long fins &tail alot more rounder shaped than her comet friends,all other fish are well,all ph&ammonia test come out good ,i also did a 30% water change.her skales arent poking out except where shes exstra plump.but her potty hole seems to be also very big,and alot of red streaks around it&her bottom sides,they have gotten worse.her friend doesnt leave her side ,if he does,not for a second or two,shes white with orange spots,,really easy to see color changes.about 5-6inches long around 3yrs old.shes usually a very acctive fish,this has me really stumped and so worried,i dont know what else to do?
2007-03-31 19:25:36 · update #1
I think that septicemia/ammonia poisoning is the problem here - have you tried/done a water change recently?
Some varieties of goldfish are naturally heavy-bodied, such as pearlscales, orandas, fantails, and other fancy varieties. It could help if we knew if yours was a fancy (usually double tail)or a common (single tail). If the plumpness is equal on both sides of the body, it may just be the natural shape or overfed. If the plumpness isn't the same on both sides, then there's the possibility of a tumor.
This could be a case of bloat, in which case withholding food for about three days could help. You could also try feeding a cooked pea with the skin removed.
Another possibility is dropsy in the early stages. In advanced stages, the scales will stick out from the body.
My suggestion would be to do a water change of 25-30% and withhold food as a first step. Adding a little epsom salt can also help - start with about 1/8 tsp per 5 gallons of water. If there's no improvement in a few days or you notice scales sticking out from the body, treat with an antibiotic. Here are links to info on these conditions: http://www.fishdeals.com/fish_diseases/stressdisease.shtml
http://www.klsnet.com/files/fishchart.htm
http://www.fish-disease.net/diseases.htm
2007-03-31 10:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like septasemia (spelling ?). Check your ammonia. It's internal for sure. Go to www.goldfishconnection.com and order Metro-meds and Medi-gold. Feed the metro meds first for 2 weeks then start immediatly on the medi gold, which can be fed for up to a month. Its a little costly but in my opinion it works better than anything I have ever used for gf. Make sure your water is correct. No ammonia or nitrite. Stable ph, you could be experiencing the dreaded tank crash, if the ph is normally 7.2 and now its 6.4 it's going downhill qucikly. You will have to get the ph back up to where it was before. Going up ph doesn't hurt as bad as going down. It never hurts the fish to get the ph neutral (6.8-7.2) Check your nitrates, if they are over 40 ppm its time to do a big water change.
It may be too late for the fat one. Even if they are fat they should be able to swim. Get your water right, have the medicated food rushed to you. You may still be able to save them. If the fish won't eat you may have to force feed them. Hold their nose slightly above the water and they will open up nice and wide for you, drop a pellet in.
Don't put any meds in your tank. If you get the wrong one it could mean a faster death for your fish. The petstore cannot possible know what is affecting the insides of the fish, nither can I. I just know a broad spectrum medicated food works and does not interfere with the biological system of the tank. Meds will even if they claim on the package that they do not. Don't believe it.
2007-03-31 04:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're good, the fish is somewhat unwell. The situation is declared as dropsy and is led to via all and sundry of various diverse inner infections. in many circumstances as quickly as you will discover the scales protruding that's totally confusing to handle. you could attempt antibiotics alongside with Furanace or Furan-2, yet to be truthful opportunities of curing him are very slender. As a facet word, you do no longer choose for to permit the fish to die interior a similar tank with different fish, the opportunities of spreading the ailment in charge are extremely intense if this occurs. Your ultimate direction of action in all likelihood is to eliminate and humanely euthanize the unwell fish. MM
2016-11-25 01:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be over-feeding
It might have a tumor
It could have a desease, like a bladder or lung disease
It might have a parasite in it(like tubeworms)
it's NOT PREGNANT!!!! goldfish lay eggs..
I need more info. That's all I have to offer. It would be easier if I knew the type and current size, the eating habbits, and any other sympums.
2007-03-31 00:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by theARTSlover003 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does sound like dropsy, internal infection. It sounds like your fish is in bad shape. Marycin-two works well but your fish might be too far gone.
2007-03-31 18:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by antsiekat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like dropsy . try this site it may help http://www.futurepets.com/trivia/aquariums-diseases.htm#dropsy i would treat it with maracyn-two
2007-03-31 02:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by sboyer1961 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋