2007-05-12 07:44:32 · 7 answers · asked by werdna963 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
And there is only 1 male in the tank... And I thought iverfeeding too, but then again, none of the males were dying, or for that matter females other than the 4...
2007-05-12 07:51:17 · update #1
And also, I dont really stop them from breeding, I just kind of leave them in the tank and when I see a really pregnant one I put it in the "maternity ward with the realy cool males and it has way more ofliage for the mothers and babies to hide...
2007-05-12 07:54:34 · update #2
It's possible that you got a batch of diseased females there. They could all have had a swim bladder infection that took some time to become a serious issue. If you see any other fish begin to develop the same bloating you will need to treat the tank.
You may also have a case of dropsy in the tank. If the fish got so bloated that their scales were standing out this could be the problem. Again, if any others develop the same symptoms you will need to treat them.
For both problems the treatment is the same, quality antibiotics. My choice for internal infections is Furanace. It's not commonly carried in many pet stores but is readily available on the web. I would suggest you go ahead and get it and have it ready in case the problem returns. In either case treat as per the package directions for 2 weeks.
MM
2007-05-12 07:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is an illness that is called bloat are you sure they weren't pregnant cos they look bloated and have a dark patch underneath at back end of belly.if you don't separate the fish into breeding nets then they hold on to their babies cos other fish eat them and then they die for their trouble.always split other fish from others either in nets or floating nurseries that you can get from pet store
IN Bloat: Scales appear to stand on end, and fish looks bloated. This may be signs of an intestinal infection. Fish cannot swim below the surface without exertion, and many stay in upright position.
2007-05-12 14:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the males either are chasing the females to death, or they were to young still to give birth
i let my females get be around 3 1/2 to 4 mnonths of age before i breed them
2007-05-12 14:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by Still learning 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over feeding.
Males Killing them.
It could be a Number Of things.
you are actually not supposeto put females and makes in the same tank because they will kill eachother.
2007-05-12 14:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try reducing feeding. If that doesn't work, then do a partial water change and still reduce feeding.
~ZTM
2007-05-12 17:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probly over fed them try not to feed them so much or else this will happen again ;)
2007-05-12 14:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by ARBrad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
either your feeding them too much or theres salt in the water???
2007-05-12 14:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by noturaveragegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋