They seem to be gasping for air and won't eat. I did read several of the FAQ's and tried feeding peas. No luck. I changed the water adding conditioner. The tank is 10 gallon and I don't know the pH. I didn't know I should be watching that in a freshwater tank. <ph is impo...
Thewater at the tank’s surface contains more oxygenthan water at the bottom. If you notice your Goldfish coming to the top of the tank often and gasping for breath, then they may not be getting enough oxygen. But if your fish is floating at the top and cannot swim freely, they may ...
Goldfish prefer to live in tank water that has a pH level of 7 or 8. When the pH level leaves this range, it can cause stress on the goldfish. When the pH level is too high — when the water is too basic — it can cause chemical burns, which turn the scales white, and may cau...
Stress plays a significant role in deciding whether a goldfish will eat. High stress levels can result in a loss of appetite. A primarysymptom of anxietyincludes the goldfish gasping at the bottom of the tank. Besides, the fish may also begin to show reduced activity. Stress can result from...
Watch for any signs of stress such as gasping at the surface. Aerate the water with an air stone at the first sign of gasping. After half an hour or when the temperatures are the same,slowlystart mixing the water in their bag with the aquarium waterover an hour or soto equalize the pH...
Bankouli and Jimbo seemed to be gasping at the top of the tank...this had been going on for a while (this tank ain't big enough for all of us!)... <Bingo> but I also got concerned about oxygen...so we bought an air stone and pump etc...which of course the fish loved!
Breathing disorders: look for symptoms such as gasping for air, rapid breathing, skimming the surface of the tank water, or lying at the bottom of the tank, which may indicate disease or poor quality water. Internal parasites: goldfish are naturally very hungry and if you notice that your fi...