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Is my fish just relaxing or what2007-11-24 23:37:27

Puffy, my fish here at work, has spent the last 4 hours swimming about on his back at the surface. Before anyone says the obvious he's not dead, he's flapping his little fins about and appears to be having quite a chilled time, even doing cool spins every now and then. My worry is that I am busy being impressed at his tricks whilst I should really be worrying he is trying to commit suicide or something..!

Is this normal behaviour?

Answers:

Sounds like he has a swim bladder infection. You can get some stuff to add to his water at the pet shop.

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he will be dead soon - i think theres not enough oxygen in the water or something

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Maybe he is dying

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it sounds like your fish has bloat you need to go to the pet shop and get some treatment as i think they can die from it

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My daughter had a fish that spent it's last 2 years virtually constantly upside down. He seemed perfectly chilled at this alternate view of the world.

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To much air in its body making it bouyant i`m afraid. kill it now before it drowns.

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NO this is not normal & he is not just entertaining you, he's in trouble..get to the nearest tropical & fresh water fish outlet and get some instant reviver drops, can't remember the name but the shop will know what you mean. Get the stated dose in the tank before you leave work, else he not likely to be alive tomorrow

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Not normal he is dying. Had fish before same thing happened to one of mine.

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I don't think hes trying to impress you!!- I think he might be ill!