Sick Ryukin floating Sick ryukin has been floating off and on for over a month. He has 2-3 good days then 1-2 days when he hangs at the surface, dorsal out of the water, looking miserable, with limp fins. I think it’s digestion related. He doesn’t appear to be pooping much at all. Cure sick… Continue reading Sick Ryukin
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Goldfish bobbing surface
Goldfish bobbing surface may be constipated. All fish have swim bladder organs. This organ gives it the power to lift from the bottom swimming to the top. This same organ gives it the power to sink at will. Swim bladder issues are mostly caused by constipation due to the fact the bladder is connected to the intestinal tract. Gas created from is exchanged back and forth, filling the bladder as the fish rises; pushing the gas back into the tract as it sinks
Goldfish can’t swim to bottom
If the tract is impacted (constipated) the bladder ceases to function due to the fact the gas cannot be released
This issue is common in the industry. We are led to believe sprinkling flakes on the surface once or twice a day is the right way to feed. In the wild, goldfish graze throughout the day on plants mostly. They also feed on fish eggs, small fish or worms, however, these are few and far between. Plants are plentiful in their natural environment. Because of it, they’ve evolved with no stomach
Goldfish bobbing surface
In captivity, we feed them foods that are often difficult for them to digest, such as processed foods. We also feed them too much at one time, causing them to gorge. Feed less more often, and feed a variety
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Goldfish floating
Buy the Books Goldfish floating upside down at surface Goldfish floating upside down or bobbing at the surface are suffering from floating issues. Floating issues are caused by feeding too much at one time which leads to constipation, however, kidney failure is the secondary cause Goldfish floating aimlessly Gas (created from wastes) becomes trapped in… Continue reading Goldfish floating