Why have my guppies disappeared?
Another reason a fish may be missing is that the fish jumped out of the tank. Even if the tank has a cover, if there are any openings, it’s possible for the fish to jump out. Any time you’ve noticed a fish is missing, the first thing to do is quickly examine the area around the tank to see if the fish jumped out.
Why is my new guppy not moving?
There are many reasons why guppy fish will be staying at the bottom of the aquarium including pregnancy, illness, overstocking issues, water quality problems, stress, etc.
What does a dead guppy look like?
If your guppy fish appears to be sleeping upside-down, it’s probably already dead or very close to dying. Unfortunately, if your fish is motionless and floating upside-down in the aquarium, it’s probably already dead in which case you should immediately remove it from the aquarium and dispose of it.
Why did my neon tetra disappeared?
Neon tetras typically disappear and go missing due to stressful conditions, including aggressive tankmates, diseases, and inadequate water parameters. These will force tetras into hiding behind rocks, plants, and decorations. However, it is also possible that the tetra died or got eaten by other fish.
How did the guppy in my Aquarium die?
We bought a new male guppy to replace the one that died, he seemed fine, but died a few days later. We replaced that one, the new fish also seemed fine, swimming, eating, acting normal…2 weeks later he died. We got another guppy…he, too seemed fine for a few weeks, then he began hiding for a day or two and this morning I found him dead.
How to tell if a guppy fish has gill fluke?
Gill Flukes 1 Fish swims in a very hurried manner. 2 Fish may rest on the substrates, keeping the gills opened. 3 Breathing trouble may occur in the Guppy. 4 Swollen and discolored/blood patched gills can also be seen.
What causes white spots on the body of a guppy fish?
Small to large white spots cover the body of Guppy fish. Lack of/no appetite and Guppy will rub its body on the substrate or décor. Overall uncomfortable movement is seen in the Guppy. Ichthyophthirius Multifilis, protozoa, creates small white lumps in Guppy’s body.
Is there a cure for a diseased guppy fish?
Most importantly, the germs of the diseased fish may impact the health of its tank mates. For example, a diseased Guppy may affect healthy Tetra, Molly, or Platy. So, curing is mandatory. That’s why we are showing six commonest diseases of Guppy fish and their symptoms, causes, and remedy so that you can save your Guppy fish.
Can a guppy fish live with a Molly fish?
A molly fish and a guppy fish will live together just fine. The worst case scenario is that the mollies become a little more aggressive than the guppies and they chase them until they get severely stressed out and maybe die. The male molly can get pretty aggressive when there is females in the tank.
What happens if you have a diseased guppy fish?
You definitely do not want to see a dull-looking Guppy in your aquarium! Most importantly, the germs of the diseased fish may impact the health of its tank mates. For example, a diseased Guppy may affect healthy Tetra, Molly, or Platy. So, curing is mandatory.
How did one of the guppies in my Tank Die?
We had 2 male guppies in a 5 gallon tank for about 2 years when one of them died. We bought a new male guppy to replace the one that died, he seemed fine, but died a few days later. We replaced that one, the new fish also seemed fine, swimming, eating, acting normal…2 weeks later he died.
Gill Flukes 1 Fish swims in a very hurried manner. 2 Fish may rest on the substrates, keeping the gills opened. 3 Breathing trouble may occur in the Guppy. 4 Swollen and discolored/blood patched gills can also be seen.
