Hello:
I have a goldfish fry, about 3 months old now. Until 3 days ago he was thriving. Suddenly I noticed he would swim a bit and then just sink to the bottom and lay on his side. I was sure he was dying, but lo and behold he didn't. He has been eating a little but very very little compared to his usual appetite. Of course I did a water change (I do water changes regularly anyway). The water is good but alkaline. On the advice of a local pet store, Iadded some aquariam salt for electrolytes. One possibility suggested to me was some sort of air bladder bloat. He swims just a tad before laying down again. Does anyone have any idea what this is and how I might treat this little guy? If so, PLEASE let me know. Thank you!
I have a goldfish fry, about 3 months old now. Until 3 days ago he was thriving. Suddenly I noticed he would swim a bit and then just sink to the bottom and lay on his side. I was sure he was dying, but lo and behold he didn't. He has been eating a little but very very little compared to his usual appetite. Of course I did a water change (I do water changes regularly anyway). The water is good but alkaline. On the advice of a local pet store, Iadded some aquariam salt for electrolytes. One possibility suggested to me was some sort of air bladder bloat. He swims just a tad before laying down again. Does anyone have any idea what this is and how I might treat this little guy? If so, PLEASE let me know. Thank you!