Fish Thread for posting Pictures of our fish, tanks, ponds, and Q & A

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

I didnt know that I was suppose to soak the food. I will definitally do that for now on. I used to feed my goldfish 2 times a day!

And I always fed them flakes but apparently swim bladder is triggered by them taking air in while taking food in too. Becuase the flakes float and the pellets sink.

I will do a water change first thing tommorow.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

It's not a necessity for all fish, but especially for goldfish who gasp for their food at the surface, it's a good thing to do. Regardless, I do it for all of my fish anyways

 

[Cats Critters]

Here are a couple of pictures of my (currently) only fish tank, containing feeder guppies. Please excuse the mess it (and the area around it) need cleaned:

 

[MonkeyZero]

Quick question
I got some new fish tonight. I acclimated them and added them to the hospital tank before they dive into the pond.
Howver, these new fish are staying at the bottom of the tank. IS this normal for New fish?

 

[usschicago1]

Quote:
It depends. What type of fish are they?

 

[MonkeyZero]

Shubunkin. SUPER SUPER long finned

 

[Year of the Rooster]

How long have they been in the hospital tank? If it's just a day, try and give them time. How is the current in the tank? Strong? Weak? Do they have places where the current is weak so they may rest? What's the temperature? Chilling may have shocked them a bit. Is this fresh clean water in the tank? What kind of water (tap, well, etc.)?

 

[MonkeyZero]

They're rescued from a fish bowl

Currently a 30 gallonwhich is a hospital tank
Yes a filter is in. But there is no strong current(I made sure of this so their fins dont get sucked in).
The water is tap water. We never had any problems with out water. Never any chlorine or anything. I have been using this water for years
They are swimming just a bit but still resting.
I have a small amout of salt in the tank to help get their immune systems boosted
I will get a heater as well cause I am suspecting some ich...

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Sounds like you're doing what you should then. Just give them some time. With their large fins, and not being used to moving water they may be somewhat tired. Good luck with them

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Does anyone know how to treat flipover disease/swimbladder in goldfish? I was just reading online and I am pretty sure that is what my goldfish has.