Why is my angelfish swimming sideways

After feeding flakes some are swimming a little bit slanted. Should I wait it out or feed them cooked rice and peas? I dont know if it is a coincidince or what but one of my males died. It shouldnt be from the sideways swimming thing right? I don't think so. Most likely just from shock and stress, or something that was already a problem before you got them. He swims in circles and has this pinkish spot on his face and he's all bloated. PoOr FIshY. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment.

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Recommended Posts. Report post. Posted May 10, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites. Guest Duck Man. If your fish has a permanent swim bladder disorder, they can still live a full and happy life with some lifestyle modifications. Feeding goldfish peas will only treat floating problems related to constipation. If a fish displays such behavior it means that it has buoyancy issues. When affected by Swim Bladder Disorder fish will often lose the ability to properly swim.

Angelfish are easy to care for and can live up to 10 years in captivity if they are provided with proper aquarium conditions. Because of their shape, this species prefers tall aquariums with a capacity of at least 20 gallons. They are bottom feeders, meaning they feed mostly on algae and leftover food that falls to the bottom of the tank.

Unfortunately, many cases of swim bladder disorder do not respond to treatment. If the fish does not recover in a reasonable period, the humane resolution may be euthanasia. It is well known that poor water conditions cause fish to be more susceptible to infections. Keeping the tank clean and performing regular water changes can help prevent swim bladder disorder.

Keeping the water temperature a bit higher will help digestion, and possibly avoid constipation, another potential cause of swim bladder problems. Feed only high-quality foods, and consider soaking dried foods for a few minutes before feeding. For fish that gulp air when feeding at the surface, try switching to sinking foods. Avoid over-feeding at all costs.

Fish Surgery. PBS, Journal Of Fish Diseases , vol 41, no. Wiley , doi Swim Bladder Problems In Goldfish. Canadian Veterinarians , Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.