Why is my fish swollen on one side?
Dropsy refers to a condition in which fish often have hugely swollen bellies, and the continuing use of the term probably has to do with how it so accurately depicts the visual symptom: the belly drops down. Sometimes the condition is also known as bloat.
Is dropsy contagious to other goldfish?
Treatment. Because dropsy is a symptom of an illness, its cause may or may not be contagious. However, it is standard practice to quarantine sick fish to prevent spreading the underlying cause to the other fish in the tank community.
Why does a goldfish have a swollen belly?
Osmoregulation is the ability of a goldfish to keep its internal fluids in balance with the external water. In the late stages of dropsy, a goldfish will have a swollen belly so severe that its scales are raised outwards.
What happens when a goldfish has dropsy disease?
Dropsy disease results when the kidneys fail to work properly causing fluid retention and swelling of the goldfish’s belly. In late stages of dropsy disease, the scales of the goldfish will protrude outwards. When you observe these symptoms in a sick goldfish, its chances of survival are low.
What does bulging on the side of goldfish mean?
Goldfish side bulging indicates an internal tumor or more than likely impacted eggs. If the symptoms are accompanied with floating at a 45 degree angle nose down; if the fish is alone or with only one or two other fish, it could be a female. Females develop eggs with or without the presence of males.
What to look for in a goldfish with swim bladder disease?
Here are symptoms to look for: The fish swims with its tail higher than its head (note: this is normal for head standing fish species) Know which fish are most likely to be affected. Goldfish, especially fancy goldfish, and betta fish are most commonly affected by swim bladder disorder.
Osmoregulation is the ability of a goldfish to keep its internal fluids in balance with the external water. In the late stages of dropsy, a goldfish will have a swollen belly so severe that its scales are raised outwards.
What to do if your goldfish’s side is bulging?
Females have swollen vents, whereas males have flat ones. If a female fish is alone or with no males, adding a pond pump to your set up may be the solution. Pond pumps sit on the bottom of the floor. They shoot a jet stream to the surface.
What does it mean if your goldfish has dropsy?
Dropsy is a very serious condition affecting goldfish. If you notice your goldfish looking fat, swollen or “about to explode” then the problem is probably dropsy. Read this article to find out more about the symptoms of dropsy, what causes dropsy and how to treat it. Fin rot isn’t a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of disease or infection.
Why are the scales on my gold fish swollen?
My gold fish is swollen on one side only. The scales lie flat. Any ideas what it might be. He or she seems ok otherwise. Swims fine, sociable with other fish, eats, poops etc. it has been like this for 9 months. Tried lots of over the counter treatments like “ain’t internal bacteria” medicine. Use aquarium salt.
Dropsy refers to a disease in goldfish where fluid begins to build up inside the body. It can often be a sign of an underlying parasitic infection, liver issues, and/or bacterial infection. With a condition such as this, taking action right away is the only option available to goldfish owners.
What do you do with an oversized goldfish?
If you can no longer accommodate your fish you should ask your LFS’s (local fish store) if they can help and take them off your hand. Some LFS’s offer credit or will take them. Find a friend or someone who has a larger tank and can accommodate your fish. That way you can visit them if possible.
