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What would cause the stomach of a tropical fish to explode?
If this happened to one of your fish it was probably the fishes swim bladder, not it's stomach that popped. This can be caused by swim bladder disease which is caused by several different bacteria and possibly a virus as well. All of the causes are not well understood. For that reason, this is a very difficult ailment to treat and is also often very contagious. Generally speaking, the best course of action is to remove any fish showing signs of the disease and humanely euthanize the fish. Signs of swim bladder disease include the fish not being able to swim normally, being very fat and it's scales sticking out like a pine cone. To humanely euthanize a fish place it in a little bit of aquarium water in a zip top baggie and place that in the freezer. The fish will go into a stupor like state before dying and not suffer.
Is swim bladder disease contagious among fish in an aquarium?
No, swim bladder disease is not contagious among fish in an aquarium. It is typically caused by internal issues or poor water quality, rather than being spread from one fish to another.
Why do fish usually sink to the bottom of the tank?
If the fish is dead it may sink. Otherwise a fish can go anywhere in the tank by using its swim bladder. If the fish seems to be struggling to get to the surface, the fishes swim bladder is damaged and the fish should be euthanased.
How does the air bladder work for the fish?
no, they have a swim bladder but this is so the fish can stay afloat
Why do people euthanize fish?
Often, it is because the fish is suffering from an incurable disease with a very poor quality of life.
Why does my betta fish lay on its side?
A betta fish may lay on its side due to health issues such as swim bladder disorder, stress, or poor water quality. It is important to monitor your fish's behavior and environment to address any potential issues promptly.
What is the function of the swim bladder of fish?
The swim bladder makes your fish sink so it isn't floating to the top of the tank.If your fish is floating then it might be a swim bladder problem.Or your fish is dying.
What is the function of a swim bladder as found in a bony fish?
swim bladder is what helps the fish stay afloat without the swim bladder a fish would simply sink duhhh
What do you do with a half dead pregnant fish?
If your fish is ill and you have tried treating it without any success, you can use clove oil to humanely euthanize the fish.
What special organ helps a boney fish float?
they have an organ called a swim bladder. It is filled with gas and it keeps them afloat.
How is a fish bladder the same as an existing human invention?
A ballon because when you blow it up with air it floats like a fish bladder and when you let out the air it sinks like a fish bladder.
Is swim bladder disease contagious to other fish?
No, swim bladder disease is not contagious to other fish. It is a condition that affects an individual fish's swim bladder, which helps control buoyancy.
