One is floating on top and the other is on the bottom
2007-11-25 13:50:19 · 27 answers · asked by shannonhamlin7 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It sounds like you didn't acclimate them properly and they're slowly dying from pH shock
Here is an article on how to do it the right way
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/acclimating_you_new_fish.html
If the one floating doesn't move or breath anymore, you need to take him out, and you can usually exchange dead fish where you bought them, but most stores require a watersample from your tank though
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-11-25 13:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be "floating" at the top or lying on the bottom.
What kind of fish are they? How big is the tank?
Do you have a heater in the tank? The tank water needs to be kept between 74 and 82 degrees.
Also, did you treat the water before putting the fish in there?
It needs to be treated with water conditioner and bacteria supplement to make the ammonia and other levels stable enough for the fish to live in.
Also, you must let the tank cycle for 1 week before you actually add the fish into the tank because beneficial bacteria must be present for the fish to survive.
Fish require more care than most people think so make sure you know how to rpoperly care for them before you actually get anymore fish.
2007-11-25 13:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH THE FISH JUST YET. At least unless you are positive they are dead - you will know to look at them if they are, dead fish are pretty gross looking.
I want to ask if they are, by chance, bettas? I have owned alot of bettas in my time and often times, transporting the fish from the store and then into a new tank is very hard on them. I have seen many a betta hang out listlessly toward the surface or lay at the bottom of their bowls only to snap out of it once they were not freaked out anymore and used to their new water and surroundings, and start acting normally and lively.
How did the fish act in the store, before you bought them? Were they lively then, or listless? Also, what do the fish look like and what are they doing besides the info you provided? Are there any white spots on the scales, or cottony-looking stuff? Do the fish appear to be breathing hard? More information would be helpful in assisting you.
Good luck, and I hope your fish are doing better soon.
2007-11-25 14:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by YoungShyCareerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fish is floating on the side, usually it's dead. Fish and other animal experience shock when taken from one place to a different place, even plants. Before you put the fish in the tank, make sure the water temperature is the same as the fish water in the bag. Different temperature of water will shock the fish, and they might die.
2007-11-25 14:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by freshmint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead or dying; fish don't float on the top and the only ones that stay on the bottom are catfish - they're flat-bottomed and ugly and feed off the bottom, but they move around: they don't just lie there.
Did you let the water in their tank age before you put them in (so the clorine would leach off)? If not, that would have killed them. Take them back to the store and see if you can't get them to replace them; sometimes they will. And ask for guidance on how to set up your tank and the procedure for introducing the fish into the tank.
2007-11-25 13:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by L.G. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!!
Your fish are definately going to Die.. Nest time check the temperature of the water. I dont think you got ripped off because if they seem to be normal before you put them in the tank then maybe you should have checked the water temp of the bag and try to match it exactly to then water temp of the tank, also aready have your aqarium set up before you buy the fish... and only fill the tank half way then once you have bought your fish make sure that you use the water from the fish bag and pour it into the aqarium as well. that way you should have no problemo with that.... and find out if they are cold water or warm water fish... and if they are warm water buy a water heater for thr tank.... Hope this helps. And buy water conditioner... can be bought from Walmart
2007-11-25 18:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by mentoria_winston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the one on top is tilted by a bit or more and is floating on the water or a little less its dead... the one on the bottom is sleeping
2007-11-25 13:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If fishes die, they float. So if ur fish is dead, it will certainly float, the one at the bottom is probably resting...
2007-11-25 13:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by Merry 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the one floating on top is dead. the one on the bottom is "resting".
2007-11-25 13:52:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Likely Dead. Nothing you can do at this point. Prevention is the best way to keep fish alive.
2007-11-25 13:53:09 · answer #10 · answered by caseyz28ss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋