Is my molly sick?

Question

I have two molllies. One has started acting really strange. Occasionally it starts violently twisting and jerking for about 5 or 6 seconds and then stops and goes back to just cruising around the tank. The other one is fine. Anyone seen this happen before?

Answer 1

When I read your question I immediately thought..Uh oh! Parasites! You either have a nasty parasite or velvet (which actually is a parasite, I guess). Shine a flash light down on the fish. Do you see gold speckles? That's velvet. Go to Walmart or your local pet store and pick up a parasite treatment.

Answer 2

Sounds like something's irritating him. First thing you should do is check your water quality-ammonia and nitrites should be 0 ppm, and nitrates under 20 ppm. Also try doing a water change anyway, won't hurt.

If that checks out ok, I would look for other signs of a parasite infection, like scratching or rubbing on objects in the tank, breathing heavy, gasping at the surface, laying on the bottom.

Answer 3

As I have seen your other question, it might be that she's pregnant and short before giving birth
That's what mine always did


Hope that helps
good luck

EB


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Answer 4

Sounds like a nervous disorder to me, but magicman might know, he's the best, try asking him.

Answer 5

my first thought is to check the ammonia level in the water, but, maybe it is having some weird seizure....

Answer 6

I think it is perfectly fine.
It may just be a bit jumpy!

Answer 7

i think its not a bog problem.... just leave it... free...... gradually it will get comfortable with the other fishes and stop the violent behavior.....


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