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Not necessarily. If it is sleeping, you can look close and see its gills moving. When a fish sleeps, it also waves its fins just a little. You will also see its mouth opening every once in a while. If you think your fish is dead, DO NOT tap the glass or try to touch it. This will disturb and maybe kill the other fish and the sleeping fish (if it is alive).
Just observe the "dead" fish for a couple of hours. If it doesn't move even its gills, go ahead and see what happens if you attempt to remove it with your fish net. If it doesn't do anything you can assume it's dead. Flush or bury it. Do not let it sit in the fish tank once you've found it is dead. It may contaminate the other fish.
What else can I help you with?
Where will a dead fish be at the bottom or top of the tank?
Could be anywhere.
Why is your Mickey Mouse fish lying on the bottom of the tank?
ummm your fish is dead....sorry.......
Who do you know when a betta fish ia dead?
The white fins wont be moving and they will be at the bottom of the tank
How long do fish lay on the bottom of the tank?
Until you remove it...it's most likely dead.
Why is my Siamese Fighting Fish laying on the bottom of the tank most of the time and only getting a breath of air once in a while?
Siamese fighting fish lay on the bottom of the tank because they try to play dead
Why is my fish dead at the bottom of the tank?
There are several possible reasons why your fish may be dead at the bottom of the tank. Some common reasons include poor water quality, inadequate oxygen levels, disease, or stress. It is important to regularly clean the tank, monitor water parameters, and ensure proper care for your fish to prevent future incidents.
What does it mean when all the fish in the tank lay at the bottom?
it means they are most likely dead or going to die
Is is ok to BUY fish from a store with dead fish in the tank?
no - never buy a fish from a tank with a dead one in
Fish is floatong to the bottom of the tank and doesn't move a lot?
if u have a fish net gently swirl it around near the bottom of the tank. if he doesn't run away.he might be dead or sick. if there r other fish inthe tank with him moov him to another place even a bowl of water.
Why is my fish lying at the bottom of the tank. It also has strange black smudges on its fins?
Sounds like it is dead. Remove it.
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.
If there no weed in your fish-tank were do the eggs go?
they just settle at the bottom of fish tank
