Does anyone have any idea what is wrong with them and maybe how to solve the problem please? hopefully it wont be too serious. My son will be distraught if they die, somebody Pleeeeease help us.
2007-05-22 01:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by pepsimax1978 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If they're capable of moving up and down in the tank, they don't have a swim bladder problem. Swim bladder disease is when they either float, or can't move up off the bottom.
I would suspect this is more of a water quality issue. Has it been a few days since you've changed their water? You might try a 25% change, especially of the tank has been running for less than 2 months. Right after the initial start-up, ammonia and nitrite build up in the tank, and these are toxic to your fish. You might see "racing" initially, followed by lethargic behavior or gasping for air at the water surface. If you've just done a change, did you add the dechlorinator?
2007-05-22 05:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK, first thing is DON'T PANIC. From what you are saying it it most likely a swim bladder infection but it could be constipation causing a backup pressing against the swim bladder. It sounds odd that both gold fish have started this at the same time so I'm leaning towards the constipation.
That leaves 2 choices. 1 - Don't feed them for 2 days and hope it helps. 2 - give them each two cooked peas minus the outside skin. This seems to help the goldfish pass stool and relieves the problem quicker then not feeding for 2 days.
I would be remiss if I didn't ask what the water quality is? If they are not in good water, then they will be susceptible to more problems. Water quality for goldfish can be hard to maintain. The usual problem seems to be not having a large enough tank for them. Rule of thumb for goldfish is 2 gallons of water for 1 inch of goldfish plus a good filter.
2007-05-22 05:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by ibewhoever@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok calm down your fish might have a bladder infection and yes that is possible in fish go to the pet store and ask them if they have any suggestions mine is get a acid tester strip and if your tank level is too high remove a little water and your fish and put them in their then clean the tank and put fish back in their and also if you want you can but fish salt like rock salt in the tank to calm them down!
2007-05-22 01:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by TAK. M.D. 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i find the best way to solve most fish problems is to change a large amount of water.
2007-05-22 02:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by got_claws 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋