It's been a week since the fish was on its side.. First, it was upside down at the bottom of the tank. Still moving but looks like it lost it's balance..
Then 5 days later when I came home from flight, the fish is now floating on top of the tank on its side. The fin was above the water, and the joint looked swollen and red. And part of it's body was above the water and looked bloated and reddish (only the part above the water).
It's agonising to looked at the fish. I cant help crying..
But I cant do anything. And my dad seems to not want it anymore. But isnt doing anything about it.
Sobz..
What can I do..
2007-05-27 15:12:30 · 10 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
May I know where I can get the antibotics Furanace?
From a vet? Or any fish shop?
I'm from Singapore btw..
Thanks alot~
2007-05-28 05:07:11 · update #1
If the fish can't swim properly even when fed, it's got a serious swim bladder infection. After this long the odds of saving the fish even with the best of care is very slim. The red and swollen joint would indicate that the infection has become systemic or system wide. You can try treating the fish with a high quality and powerful antibiotic such as Furanace, but don't expect good news.
You need to consider strongly where or not to end the fishes suffering. If you decide that's the best course of action here's some info on humane euthanasia for fish.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/euthanasiafaqs.htm
Sorry to hear of the very sick fish, best to you whatever you decide is best.
ADDITION: Furanace is available from many larger pet stores and from many online pet supply websites. It is considered to be a far superior treatment for internal disorders than most other readily available antibiotics because it id very well absorbed by the fish and will treat a wide variety of diseases. Since freshwater fish don't drink, absorption is critical in treating internal infections.
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2007-05-27 15:24:09 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Euthanize the fish and make sure the water is at the right temperature, ph level and is free of disease so the other fish don't end up with the same problem.
To euthanize the fish: Put crushed ice in a bowl and pour in some ice cold water. Place the fish in the ice water. The shock will immediately kill it and you may dispose of it however you see fit. Sorry about your fish! Good Luck!
2007-06-03 05:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the fish is slowly dying. It would be best to just flush it to take it out of it's misery. Also, if there are other fish in the tank, it will probably make them sick as well. It does sound like maybe your Dad has lost interest in his fish and if he isn't going to take good care of it, or you as well, then it might be better not to have fish then. It's just cruel. Fish need to have attention paid to them to keep them healthy.
2007-06-02 20:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by bboop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably having a serious case of swim bladder disease. You can't do anything about it, it's probably going to die. Treat your next fish better-perfect water conditions and so forth, then you won't regret anything when itt dies and it'll live to a ripe old age. If you don't want the fish to suffer any longer, a humane way of killing it is to freeze it. Fish are cold blooded so they won't feel a differece.
Of course if you feel that it should live for the longest period possible, leave it as it is. Make your choice.
2007-05-27 15:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
However swimbladder is really not a disease but more like a condition and antibiotics will not help. Proper maintenance and diet prevents fish from getting swim bladder.
If changing the diet or treating for infection doesn't work, chances are that your fish is too far gone.
There is no specific medical treatment for swim bladder disorders. If the origin of the problem is not from disease, a fish may recover on its own. If the water conditions and feeding are normal, and no signs or symptoms are noticed, assume the cause is from a bacterial infection. The Best treatment is a broad spectrum gram negative antibiotic such as Nitrofuran (Furan) or Kanamycin Sulfate or Interpet's Swimbladder Treatment 13. You should treat in a hospital tank.
2007-06-01 04:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Please flush the fish down the toilet. If the fish has lasted until you read this advise it will be a miracle for sure. The poor fish is dying, and the stages you described doesn't sound like it has much more time left. Do the fish a favor, it is suffering put it down. Sorry for your fish, but your fish tank is really going to smell horrible. Do you have any other fish in that tank? If you do, you had better remove them, and place them in another container.
2007-05-27 16:02:02 · answer #6 · answered by Butch. 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Their isnt much you can do and it is called Air-bladder paralysis, some things you can do is increase the temperature in the early stages and clean the filter and pump if you have one, if not clean the tank
Good luck with your dads fish
2007-06-02 01:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change water more often. Sounds like poor tank maintenence.
2007-05-27 15:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it will make it. While hard, you have to do what is right and end its suffering.
http://www.petplace.com/fish/euthanasia-in-fish/page1.aspx
http://www.aq-products.com/APpro/euthanase.htm
2007-05-27 16:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by something_fishy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Butch is right
2007-06-01 09:40:33 · answer #10 · answered by sushimaven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋