Just bought a comet goldfish 2 days ago. Her tank mate has already died. She is floating near the bottom and hiding under the plants and castle. She is constantly twitching her pectoral, dorsal and tail fins. I've checked the water and the pH and ammonia is normal. What is wrong with her?? How can I fix it??
2007-04-03 15:38:49 · 5 answers · asked by iamworried22 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Twitching can be a sign of a problem, but that would be an extreme long shot. Looking at the entire picture it sounds like your fish is just adjusting to it's new environment and needs another day or two to settle in. The hovering near the bottom, hiding and twitching of fins all point to that to me.
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2007-04-03 15:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably parasites.
External parasites can be treated by:
I would increase the temperature to 80-85F
Add 3T of salt per 10 gal of water
1-2 drops of Analine green (antiparasitic) per gal of water as long as there are no scaleless fish in the tank.
Do not feed until the fish becomes active again
Internal parasites will need a piprazine derivative; obtainable at a fish store.
My impression is that this is an outdoor, pond-raised comet goldfish. Usually there is some difficulty transferring to an indoor aquarium. The quarantine period should have been performed by the dealer/fish store.
2007-04-07 14:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by fishfever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like somethings going on. Comets are usually very active. Its hard to say but something is irritating the fins and likely the gills too. Parasites maybe, watch for signs of ick for the next few days. Sometimes when you add fish ick can break out, but before the spots come out the fish bottom sit. Check also for high nitrites or very high nitrates (over 40 ppm). Try 3 teaspoons of salt per gallon with 83 degree temp for 2 weeks. Try a water change before to be safe.
2007-04-03 16:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how big is the tank? did you cycle the tank first?
comets get up to 18" and are really only suitabel for ponds. each should be kept in a minimum of 40gallons. not to mention comets are usually sold for $0.25 or so as feeder fish, if this is the kind you bought that could be the problem. they weren't bred with health in mind and are kept in poor conditions.
2007-04-03 17:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long did you sit the water before adding fish, this should be done for 3 days in order for chlorine to evaporate.
2007-04-03 15:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋