My brother has recently won a fish at a town party type thing. We have no clue what it is, or what it eats. For the most part, it is gold, with blackish fins. It's alittle white at the bottom, and about as big as a thumb. We have a food that says it is for goldfish and other types, but it doens't seem to be eating it. It also swims to the top of the tank and puts it's head near the top and open and closes it's mouth, probably to breath better. We have had it for three days now.
2007-06-22 04:47:39 · 12 answers · asked by eb 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Hi Eb, sounds like a baby Goldfish you have there, the attached link will give you some help in taking care of your new fish including feeding.
2007-06-22 10:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you won it somewhere its most likely a goldfish (especially with the color you described). If you have it in a bowl then its trying to get air from the surface of the water because it is not getting enough from the water since the water is not being circulated . It is also probable suffering from ammonia and nitrite poisoning if its in a bowl. It needs at least a 10 gal tank with filtration to do well. Make sure, no matter what type of tank its in, that you remove any food that is not eaten within the first few min after feeding. Also with a new tank you should only be feeding once every other day. Please be responsible and do not bring home pets you know nothing about. Good Luck!
2007-06-22 12:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by lilith 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to identify the fish first in order to get proper advise. Some species have different requirements than others. Try looking at pictures of fish at some websites, and see if it might help. Usually they give away bettas or goldfish for things like that. Bettas come in a wide variety of colors so I don't rule that out as a possibility...
2007-06-22 11:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mermaiden 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be a type of goldfish, but it sounds like a molly/plattie(prob. a plattie).
Get it new flakes.
I recomend Tetchra Min Color.
Also, get it some dried bloodworms.
Those are common fish food favorites.
Platties are fairly easy, but need at least a 5gal tank and 1 friend to be super happy!
2007-06-22 12:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by theARTSlover003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it has long fins on the top and bottom, it might be a Betta because you said it keeps going to the surface. Search "Betta" online and you will be able to find about a billion different pics and just as many color strains. Don't base the Betta so much on what color it is, look at the body shape. If not a Betta it might be a Platty or Molly, maybe even a huge Guppy.
2007-06-22 11:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
more than likely it is a very young goldfish. they can go a few days without food. make sure you are taking out any food that isn't getting eaten. change his water regualarly and think about getting him a larger home if you want to keep him around. goldfish do great in 30 gallon aquariums.
2007-06-22 11:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a goldfish
2007-06-22 11:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the most common type of fish to give out at a carnival is a goldfish but i have seen our local carnival give out betta's so if it isnt a goldfish it could be a betta and they sell betta pelets at walmart/petsmart/petco/TFP a picture would be appreciated to help in identification..
Dave
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to help it start up. any little bit helps
2007-06-22 14:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by dshepprm125 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should have places for that goldfish to hide but otherwise it seems lonely or stressed and thats probably why its not eating
2007-06-22 12:22:29 · answer #9 · answered by Taylor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
id jus buy a normal bowl to stick the fish in.. normal fish food. all fish eat the ame thing. unless there skarks and wanna eat people. or you can buy a different brand maybe it jus didnt like the brand of fishy food u have.. good luck
2007-06-22 11:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋