I have a problem with my Ryukin (fancy goldfish) which I have had for over 18 months now & has always been healthy.
He has recently become quite bloated & appears to be gasping for air. He also has a long stringy thing hanging out of his anus. It is not like his usual excretia as it is sort of transparent with white bits in it.
Has anyone got any idea what the problem might be?
2007-07-04 10:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by gargoyleprotected 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
He sounds constipated, but the white coloration of his waste is a classic sign of a bacterial infection in his digestive tract. I would strongly suggest you treat the tank with an antibiotic such as Furanace or Furan-2. If those aren't available to you, treat with tetracycline (Maracyn TC is one brand). Also and equally important, feed your fish medicated food that contains antibiotcs. This is sold in most pet shops and pet superstores, just be sure to get the antibiotic formula and not the parasite formula.
Best of luck with him.
MM
2007-07-04 11:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya not too sure but sound like swim bladder would ask at local pet shop for stuff to put in water good luck
2007-07-05 02:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by susan w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes overfed dont fedd him for 48 hours and do a 50% water change a day untill hes bacj to normal
2007-07-04 18:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋