Urgent! My fish is dieing! SOS!!!?

Question

my female guppy is all fuzzy, it's scales look like they are spiked up. She is keep on sinking to the ground. They are so poor... They don't seem like they are sick. Is it a breeding problem?

Answer 1

she might have ICK, red streaks and so forth, go to walmart or apet store and buy things to remove that stuff, i had such a hard time with fish and that d**n ick, when you buy the stuff make sure it describes what your fish has, GOOD LUCK on your guppy

Answer 2

Your should get the female guppy out of the tank. She is obviously sick and will make the other sick too if you don't put her in an isolation tank if it isn't already too late.

It sounds like a bacterial infection to me. You can get medications for the fish but I don't think it will help your female guppy. Maybe you should get some anyway in case your other fish have similar symptoms in the future.

Make sure you aren't feeding them too much. That is usually the cause of most fish illnesses.

Answer 3

its ok it is most likely to be pregnant, check for its 'gravid spot' where is bum should be it should be a black spot. this means its preggy. email me and tell me how u get on

Answer 4

Yes, but let her die in the tank and hopefully she will recover!  Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

well if you really love this guppy take it to the vet i kwon this sound weird but its worth a try... good luck i will pray for your guppy

Answer 6

Yikes

Answer 7

go to the  pet store and get maracyn  or maracyn 2  or some other kind of fish anti fungal and don't forget to take the charcoal out of tank    

Answer 8

It sounds like dropsy, if her scales are sticking out it may be too late. Try some meds that work on dropsy but sorry to say it is probably too late.

Answer 9

if you luv it take it to the vet

Answer 10

cook your fish. eating fish is good for health

Answer 11

its just a fish

Answer 12

there is nothing u can do! and do not flush it because if it is dieseased u will cause more problems.

Answer 13

rip the fish has drowned.

Answer 14

try this put fishfood in their tank if they eat it then they are fine they might be scared if they were dyeing they would float to the top or put them in a different bowl clean their tank and then put them bak in if all else fails just wait and see

Answer 15

Fuzziness suggests a fungal infection or a problem with her slime coat, while being puffed up with her scales spiked out suggests it might a swim bladder problem or dropsy.

If possible, remove her to a separate tank to lessen the risk of infecting the other fish. A little bit of aquarium (not table) salt in her water might perk her up and will do good for her slime coat. Since she's eating, try offering her a couple of frozen peas; just thaw them out in a bit of water, then squeeze and pop them into the tank for her. It's a laxative for fish. If the trouble is belly or swim bladder related, it might help. It's also tasty, so no harm, no foul.

Medicating when you aren't sure what the problem is can lead to other problems, so I'd hold off unless you can get a definite diagnosis.

Answer 16

Setle down it sound like it has white spots diease go to your local fish shop and ask for the white spot desease cure, it sounds like the fuzziness is alge the white spots eat the fish alive. It will probly die sorry hope i helped

Answer 17

AIDS

Answer 18

Sounds like you have a few things going on here one of which sounds like ich.  The other sounds like dropsy (although uncommon in guppies).  This complecated by a swimbladder or bloat problem.

What is your water testing out at and how often do you do a water change?

I would suggest treating the tank with ich meds (Remember to remove your carbon if you are running it)  Stop feeding your fish flake foods and put them on veggies only. (lettuce, peas, zucchini etc)

25% weekly water changes and cleanings.

Guppies are hearty fish and can withstand great flux's in temperature as well as ph.  If you have no other fish in the tank, salt can be added.

Answer 19

just flush em' down the drain. trust me. it's better this way.

Answer 20

Having trouble figuring out what is happening to your guppies? Go through this checklist questionnaire...it may help you discover the nature of the problem.

Many diseases can be also be avoided by limiting the amount of stress that a fish endures when they are newly acquired and during day-to-day care. Here is an article on stress, and it's role in fish diseases.

Frequent observation and immediate action to correct a problem will help eliminate the possibility of the spread of a disease and will greatly improve the odds of your fish recovering. In other words, if you see something wrong with your fish - act on it!!

1. BACKGROUND

What is your pH? Any sudden changes in temperature or pH? See Water Quality .

Do you use salt as a general additive?

What temperature is your guppy tank?

Any sudden recent water temperature fluctuations of more than 4 degrees?

Has anything been done to the tank that is out of the ordinary? Such as changes in water changing practices or addition of new fish or plants, use of live food, new tank decorations?

Is there a possibility of any of the following being in contact with the fish tank: aerosol sprays, paint fumes, tobacco, other fumes or chemicals, metal of any kind? See Water Quality .

Any new piping or plumbing or mains work by the local water supply company (such as the addition of chloramines)?

What is the size of the tank(s) involved and the stocking level?

What is your method(s) of filtration? How often do you make partial water changes? How often do you rinse the filter or change it?

What types of food do you feed and how often?

2. MORE DETAIL

When did the problem start?

How many fish are affected?

What action did you take?

What medications have you tried?

3. SYMPTOMS

N/R = No Remedy

Q= Quarantine Note: most sick fish should be quarantined. This is added where it is especially important.

Area Symptoms Advice

Tail Split, often in middle as if cut

"Split tail" - should heal naturally, various causes: check for sharp ornaments, fighting. Could be caused by large water changes, weak genetics.Watch for fungus



Ragged, deteriorating with whiteish or red edge

Bacterial tail rot. Q Ailments



Clamped or closed (pin-tail)

Check water quality (i.e.ammonia). If no problem, likely body Flukes Parasites



Body Bulge, bump

Tumour, not threatening, N/R



Smooth, yellow/white cyst

Nodular disease caused by spores.Can be introduced by live tubifex worms.N/R.Q/DESTROY



Cauliflower-like growth, starts as cyst

Lymphocystis, caused by virus. Destructive but uncommon in freshwater tanks. Can be transmitted & will grow. Q/DESTROY (may try Quick Cure)



White cottony patches or white discolouration on lips or body

See fungus and columnaris Ailments



Slimey, cloudy skin

Sliminess of the skin (excess body mucus) Parasites



Lesions, ulcers or sores, reddening at base of fins/vent

Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Q - see Ailments



White salt-like specks over entire body

White spot (Ich)  Parasites



Yellow/grey/gold dust, peeling skin, loss of appetite

Velvet Disease Parasites



Tiny sand-like spots, peeling skin, difficulty swimming, protruding scales

Guppy Disease Parasites



Reddish worms protruding from a**s

Camallanus Q Parasites



Thin, pale, bent back, pop-eye, ulcers, listlessness, sores, fin rot

TB - Q/DESTROY - See TB information under Ailments



Swollen, protruding scales (usually), sometimes pop-eye

Dropsy Q Ailments



Bent, malformed spine

Could be genetics,TB or malnutrition N/R



Gills Gasping for air

Poor water quality Water Quality



Reddened, inflamed, rapid movement

Gill parasite Parasites or water quality Water Quality



Eyes Protruding from head

See TB, Dropsy, Pop-eye Q N/R Ailments



Darkened

Colouration



Behaviour "Flashing" - quickly scratching body on surfaces

Check for ammonia and other toxins ( Water Quality ) - External Parasites Parasites



Unnatural swimming, floating

Swimbladder complications N/R Ailments



Fish is vertical (head-standing)

Swimbladder inflamation Ailments



Loss of appetite, spits out food

Tainted/stale food? - Stressed? - Internal problems - See TB, camallanus, dropsy



Listless, inactive, surface resting, gasping, jumping, sporadic movements

Water quality problems - or other causes. Water Quality or Parasites

Answer 21

sorry but u can't really save fish! sowwy

Answer 22

WOW you guys are being tight!!

geze!!

Any way i lov my pet fish too!!

i don't know wat ur problem is but i can give some suggestions.

It could b a water chemistry problem

if ur tank is new it is normal for your fish to die (but sad) one of my neon tetras died in my new tank

or it could be a filter problem

any way i hope i helped

if u need more help email me on [e-mail]

Hills