Why are my fish hiding at the bottom?
Other possible causes are overfeeding and improper water quality. Sitting on the Bottom: If your fish is spending lots of time at the bottom of the tank, it may be normal behavior. A common disease that would cause this behavior is a swim bladder infection, which is a result of a poor diet or water quality.
Why is my goldfish hiding behind the filter?
Often, fish are either hiding back behind those filters because they are pregnant, being bullied feeling cold, starved for air, or being roughed up because they are sick and vulnerable. Check to be sure your tank isn’t over stocked with too much chasing and harrassment going on.
How do you keep a fish from getting stuck behind the filter?
buy a fully submersible heater so you can lay it on the gravel. the gravel has “give’ where the glass does not, so that should solve it. Double check that your water is warm enough. Sometimes fish stay close to the heater and get stuck when the water in the tank is not warm enough.
Why are my Goldfish hiding in my tank?
There are many different reasons why your goldfish might have started hiding, including the behaviors of the other fish, changes in their environment, poor tank conditions, and even illness. It is important to monitor your fish’s behavior for some time to get a better picture. Some fish might just be more skittish than others, which is fine.
What should I do if my Goldfish is not moving?
The fact these fish are swimming around with errect fins is a very good sign and there is probably little more that you can do for now. If they are not eating the flake it won’t hurt to NOT feed them for a few days, most fish can go over a week (even longer) with out food.
How can I get my Goldfish out of the tank?
Wash your aquarium and filter out with fresh water. Fill the aquarium with fresh water; add water conditioner or chlorine neutralizer. Then add the water and goldfish from the bucket.
What does it mean when your goldfish is sick?
Here you have a list of typical signs of illness, that can indicate there is a problem with your goldfish: Sick goldfish alert! Ask yourself these important questions and answer them truthfully: Have you added new fish to the aquarium? new fish can carry diseases and also cause a spike in ammonia levels, affecting the tank ecosystem
There are many different reasons why your goldfish might have started hiding, including the behaviors of the other fish, changes in their environment, poor tank conditions, and even illness. It is important to monitor your fish’s behavior for some time to get a better picture. Some fish might just be more skittish than others, which is fine.
Why are my Goldfish not resting after spawning?
Your fish aren’t resting after spawning. Maybe for a day, but not a week. There are two possibilities, something is spooking you fish, or, the heron has cleaned them out. I have found herons to be extremely adept at cleaning out ponds.
How big of a fish tank do I need for one goldfish?
If you the tank is overcrowded or you have aggressive fish in the tank, then you’ll need to either, get a larger tank, or remove the aggressive fish. Remember, a single goldfish need at least 30 gallons.
Why are goldfish afraid of the other fish?
Isolation can cause your fish to feel scared and threatened because they aren’t being protected by the presence of all the other fish. If this is the case, perhaps consider getting more goldfish or similar species so everyone feels comfortable and less vulnerable. Do fish even have feelings?
