he started swimming swimming on his side more slugishly and now he's lying on the bottom of the tank on the side barely moving the guills
2007-06-13 18:51:40 · 12 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you have a water test kit, check to see what the ammonia and nitrite levels are in the tank. If you haven't done any water changes lately, and this is a new tank, there might be too much ammonia or nitrite built up. Try changing 25% of the water with new that's about the same temperature (add dechlorinator). If the ammonia or nitrite is built to a high level, it may need to be changes a few times in the next several days to bring it into acceptable levels.
Also, check to see that the temperature is within the limits your fish needs. Too hot, malfunctioning heater, etc. will lower the dissolved oxygen in the tank. I'm assuming you're using some type of filter/aerator with him.
Depending on the species, if this is a freshwater fish other than a catfish or tetra, try adding a little salt to the water after the change. About 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water (mix with water in a separate container first - salt without iodine is best).
2007-06-13 19:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is dying. You can buy antifungals and other medications for various problems in fish, but usually by the time they are barely breathing and laying on bottom, it is to late. Try this site to diagnose the problem to see if you can help him http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm
2007-06-14 02:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly, try doing a water change and see if that helps him. Sounds like he may be suffering from ammonia poisoning with him laying on his sides.
2007-06-14 02:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say this but.. he probably won't last long. He probably has swim bladder, poor water conditions or other diseases. Don't sit around watching him, just come back later and take him out and bury him. Condolences.
2007-06-14 04:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah the poor fellow has went to a better place.
2007-06-14 01:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by HastyHost.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,That would mean that 1. He's either dying. because of malnutrition, or some type of sickness. or 2. He's commiting suicide.
2007-06-14 01:55:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sara U 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, he's a goner.
If you can identify what's wrong with him, you can take precautions to make sure it doesn't affect any of your other fish.
2007-06-14 02:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by xnikki118x 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes he is .sorry bout your fish. i know what you'll be going through. try to get a new one so if that one you have does die then you can have a backup for him. then you wont have to be so sad.
2007-06-14 02:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by superstud 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say I think it is time to sacrifice him to the porcelain goddess
2007-06-14 02:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-06-14 02:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by xavier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋