why are my new goldfish at the bottom of the tank?
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Stress Can Be a Cause When a goldfish is stressed, he will sometimes just hang there in the water, unwilling to move. Sometimes this condition is apparent, as the fish is hanging out on the bottom of the bowl a lot. Conditions that can cause this are poor water quality, lack of air, poor nutrition and loud noises.
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A: Many bony fish, like the fancy goldfish found in ornamental ponds, have an organ called a swim bladder. ... When a fish is unable to control its depth, or starts swimming sideways, upside side down, or head or tail down, it may have "swim bladder disease."
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A upside-down swimming is a common problem in goldfish and the cause is a disorder of the swim bladder. This specialised organ enables a fish to modify its buoyancy so it can dive or surface according to its needs. Fat-bodied goldfish are at risk because their swim bladder can become compressed.
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Keeping at least two goldfish in an aquarium is recommended to provide companionship and promote activity. Solitary fish can exhibit depression and lethargy. Goldfish are generally not aggressive so they can be kept with most community fish provided the other fish are larger than the size of the goldfish's mouth.
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You should always include a filter in your goldfish tank or pond. Goldfish eat a lot and produce a lot of waste, which can pollute their water. Without a filter, your aquarium water will soon poison your fish.
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A common issue with goldfish – and aquarium fish in general – is that many people overfeed them, resulting in leftover food and mess in the tank. This can soil the water and cause issues. Ideally you should aim to feed your fish just once or twice a day, providing just what will be eaten in the space of 2-3 minutes.
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Goldfish need light, just like you and I. You will also need a light if you choose to keep live plants in the tank. Heaters are not necessary in a goldfish tank. All goldfish can live in (water) temperatures from 78 degrees F to quite cold.
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Strange Swimming: When fish are stressed, they often develop odd swimming patterns. If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress.
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If your betta is swimming sideways along the gravel and otherwise seems normal, your fish may be suffering from a swim bladder malady. If your betta is gasping for air, laying on his side, and unable to move, your betta may be fighting a more serious disease, such as a fungal or bacterial infection.
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Goldfish Disease Symptoms in Behavior This usually happens when the water isn't oxygenated enough for your goldfish to breathe comfortably (poor water quality). So sick goldfish will try to find any means they can to get more oxygen. ... Your goldfish might be suffering from internal parasites or poor water quality.
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The female Goldfish are slightly bigger than the males and look even heavier in the abdomen when they are full of eggs. ... Males have midline ridges on their undersides beginning from the back of their pelvic fins and ending at their vent opening. This feature can be absent or smaller in females.
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This is when fish constantly swim up and down the sides of the aquarium glass. One reason they do this is stress. It could mean they aren't happy in their environment, for one reason or another. ... Watching out for signs of stress and taking action to reduce it can go a long way toward keeping happy, healthy fish.
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Tumours are common in goldfish: as long as they do not bother the fish (interfere with movement, bleed nor cause discomfort), most people leave them alone. ... Skin disease in fish is often a result of poor water quality, addressed by testing the water and if needed, reviewing tank cleaning and water routines.
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One fish that many people label as a bottom feeder is Tilapia—but that's not strictly true. In the wild, Tilapia usually eat around the mid-level of the water, although they will go to the bottom for food if they can't find suitable food anywhere else. When they can get it, they opt for a diet of algae and lake plants.
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The loach seems hardly well-fed as I noticed the abdomen looks sunk. I have the same experience as Wasserpest with my botias, especially yoyos. They take such fun in playing dead, will even allow pokes from other fishes, moved as if dead.
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Short answer, no! There are many reasons why these two fish cannot be tank mates. ... Goldfish produce a lot of fish waste, leading to high levels of ammonia in the water which is toxic to betta fish. It dirties the water in the tank quickly, meaning that larger more frequent water changes need to be made.
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It could be stress from traffic in your home, or from a harassing fish. New fish will breathe rapidly from the shock of being transported. You should also test your water for high ammonia, nitrate, pH, and nitrite levels. These can be toxic to fish and cause stress.