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Post by miltonpotterfan on Jun 30, 2011 19:15:20 GMT
Did a water change last Friday, (2200+ ltrs)
on Tuesday though 2 of the fish started doing the side flip along the side of the pond...
Treating the pond with a parasite & anti fungus treatment now.
But got 2 what are lying on the bottom fins tucked in.
But 1 of them is going on its side flat on the bottom of the pond, or sometimes floats too the top, but go near it and it will shoot off and start doing it again like hes knocked out by the treatment or something?
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
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Post by exeterstokie on Jun 30, 2011 19:21:46 GMT
Best place to go mate is glovers in fenton, will give you some good advice and its free, i used to always go there when i lived in stoke
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Post by salopstick on Jun 30, 2011 19:22:18 GMT
ask a sturgeon
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Post by gazscfc on Jun 30, 2011 19:36:45 GMT
Just eat all of your fish, it's the most humane thing to do.
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Jun 30, 2011 20:11:41 GMT
sounds line a tench ion seeking to me.....
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Post by winedelilah on Jun 30, 2011 20:19:40 GMT
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Jun 30, 2011 20:25:07 GMT
did you use mains water? High chlorine??? Temperature shock??
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 20:41:37 GMT
My guess is that it is a combination of shock and temperature change. I don't change my pond water and my carp and goldfish get along quite happily with the palmate newts and frogs .The chance of it being disease or parasites I would suggest is quite slim given the fact that you changed the water 3 days before. I would tend to leave things be and let nature take its course. I would also suggest that the pond is adequately aerated with a suitable pump and perhaps the addition of canadian pond weed which is an excellent oxygen provider.
The thing to remember is that fish are highly sensitive creatures and that slight changes to their environment can cause dramatic consequences. The biological approach to fish welfare I've found is always the best approach.The only time I mess with my pond is to clean the filters out and removal of any toxic dead leaves that can accumulate.The mud and dirt deposited on the bottom of the pond is a healthy medium to attract other forms of aquatic animals which all contribute to a more balanced environment for the fish to thrive.
I would consider leaving the pond untreated for at least a month , and then consider restocking it with new fish next month.
I not an expert (regardless of those cruel and malicious lies espoused by sfart in the shitbin) but merely someone who has had a pond for 20 years or more.
Hope this helps you perhaps .?
mumf
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Post by Northy on Jun 30, 2011 20:44:40 GMT
sounds like swim bladder problems
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Post by SegaMegaDave on Jun 30, 2011 20:58:54 GMT
Sometimes I genuinely think you deserve a fucking medal or something. Outstanding. |
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Post by salopstick on Jun 30, 2011 21:00:56 GMT
Sometimes I genuinely think you deserve a fucking medal or something. Outstanding. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by miltonpotterfan on Jul 1, 2011 20:07:30 GMT
Done another water change earlier well partial (20%) and put de-clorinate in it, no change though, still got 1 that drifts in to some sort of coma? but as soon as you go near the pond or touch him he does one straight away.
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