they are active otherwise. i tried changing the water. i also add a solution that helps to bring down the chlorine and ammonia levels.
2007-12-26 08:53:07 · 10 answers · asked by Arun 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Are they in a tank or a bowl? Mine hang out at the top of the tank because they think someone might feed them and they want to be the first ones there.
I wouldn't recommend adding stuff to your tank unless you know you need it. Adding chemicals doesn't do your fish any good.
2007-12-26 08:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mokey41 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if you are using ordinary, clean tap water, then there should be no need to add anything to it. If no clean tap water is available, then use non-carbonated, bottled water. Do not fill the bowl or tank to the very top; leave at least 10% to allow air to circulate freely.
Second, you used the word "they", so I presume there is more than one goldfish. If so, you need to make sure that you have the right amount of fish for your given tank size. If it's a typical, small goldfish bowl, then one or two would be your maximum (the rule-of-thumb is one fish per gallon of water, but you can stretch that a bit, depending on the size of your fish).
Third, some goldfish are skittish around humans, though most have "learned" that when a human comes by, there is usually food.
Fourth, have you or someone else been mistreating them? They may have learned that if they go to the top, they will get harsh treatment, and their only refuge is the bottom of the tank.
Discuss this with your parents or local aquarium dealer.
2007-12-26 09:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you use any soap powder or detergent to clean the tank? You are not supposed to! And you should only change 3/4 of the water and not to add too much water as the fish needs to go up and breathe. Do you install any filter in the tank to clean the water of any fish waste, extra fish food, etc? If so, you should also clean the filter of all the waste before putting in fresh water and filter sponge. As for the one that stays at the bottom, why not quarantine it and observe for a few days. Did you overfeed it? Sometimes if you overfeed the fish they can die of heart attack. It's ideal to feed it only once a day and at the same time each day. Also try and check the ph balance of the water. Goldfish are extremely sensitive to the environment. And one last thing, make sure the water you use to change is kept overnight. I had six goldfish before but five died. Now I'm left with only one.
2016-03-16 07:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ammonia is OK and you're filter is running to give air, you might check the Ph. Especially if they jump out of the water once in awhile. My goldfish tend to do that when the Ph is low. I have to check it a couple of times a week. I got a test kit to test a lot of different things. After awhile, I noticed that for me Ph is the one I need to watch most. It might be different for you, so check them all for a couple of times maybe.
Make sure your tank is big enough to keep the water quality OK - 10 gallons minimum per goldfish. Make sure you change 1/4 to 1/3 of the water per week using a gravel vac.
P.S. I ran only my filter and I didn't have an air pump for a few years. I used a little less water in the tank so it would splash and make bubbles though. You can try that if you don't have an air pump maybe.
2007-12-26 09:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by MikeM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Arun, you don't say how much of the water you changed but changing 100% of your tank water will do more harm than good because you will be destroying the good bugs that eat the toxins.
This behaviour sounds like the result of poor water conditions & it is a very bad idea to add anything that claims to do the job for you. The most effective, quickest & cheapest way of obtaining excellent water conditions is simple, regular partial water changes using same temperature, treated water. Typically the only thing you need to add to your water is dechlorinator BEFORE adding it to your tank.
You need to be testing your ammonia & nitrite levels regularly to make sure they are zero & diluting accordingly. The link below details this procedure together with all other essential regular maintenece & much more.
2007-12-26 12:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goldfish coming top stays swims immediately approach tank
2016-02-03 05:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by Filberto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish have the ability to breath air from the surface and use this "gulping" technique when oxygen levels in the water are too low. I would suggest you get an air pump with and air stone to help disperse oxygen into the water. They most likely get scared of a large object approaching their tank and try to hide from you when you walk up. I train my fish to come to the top when they see me. Every time I feed them, I leave my hand in the water while they eat and they get used to me. Now when I walk up, they act like I owe them food.
2007-12-26 10:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by Marine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fish need plants in their bowl to balance it-- fish give off co2 and plants use it and they give off O2-- so they live happy ever after. I have a lg. pond and a small one and I have nothing but fish and plants and they are all very happy-- you can get plants at a pet shop.
Rather than adding chemicals just let water sit for 24 hrs. and that will remove chlorine!
2007-12-26 09:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Janie333 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he probably just needs some air..do you have a airstone or filtration system in your tank? if not then it might be a good idea to get one
2007-12-26 08:56:26 · answer #9 · answered by Epiphany 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ur goldfish probably needs oxygen.
2007-12-26 13:29:42 · answer #10 · answered by Dhiya Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋