Hello. we have had 2 female platys for about a month now and one has had problems for some time. This morning we noticed that she has been lying on her side at the bottom of the tank and hardly moving. when she does try to swim, she freaks out and leans to the side and kind of barrel rolls She is really struggling and hasnt moved for 10 minutes. PLEASE HELP!!!
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Best thing to do in an emergency like this is a large water change; at least 75%, making sure the new water is warmed and dechlorinated.
Best thing to do in an emergency like this is a large water change; at least 75%, making sure the new water is warmed and dechlorinated.
we did what you said the day before and nothing has worked. we turned our fish light off so she could rest but she ony moves like once every hour nad she cant swim properly. is there anything else we can do for her
Did she show any sign of improvement after the water change?
Have you, or can you, get the water tested?
How big is your tank and what fish do you have? Are any other fish showing any symptoms at all?
I'll be honest, I think it's unlikely you'll be able to save this fish, but we need to know why it's got sick, or your other fish might be in trouble.
Have you, or can you, get the water tested?
How big is your tank and what fish do you have? Are any other fish showing any symptoms at all?
I'll be honest, I think it's unlikely you'll be able to save this fish, but we need to know why it's got sick, or your other fish might be in trouble.
we have 2 female platy fish and the other is perfectly fine (she has black poop but im not sure if thats an issue) we dont have any equipment to get the water tested at the moment and the fish has not improved. The tank is 5 and a half gallons.
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