Gasping Fish

[Kirstie]

I saw a post where someone was talking about their fish looking really subdued and sort of lying at the bottom of the tank gasping , is that a disease or directly related to one, or is it just poor gill function?

 

[Amadaca]

It's likely that is an illness, probably gill flukes, but it could be the very early stages of poisoning, a malfunctioning filtration system or, as you said, simply poor gill function.

But as I said, if you had to wager, going with illness would be your best bet.

 

[Kirstie]

Ah, I see.

 

[bodyshop20]

I have seen many fish do this, And with no treatment have got back to normal within a few hours.
Silly but i put it down to being out of breath after a race around tanl
Sorry if i seem to light on subject but this is my observation from 10 years of fish keeping
If wrong please dont slag me
Only putting up an opinion

 

[cichlidmaster]

bodyshop20,

ALL opinions are welcome here .

Please don't ever worry bout getting "slagged" for your opinion. One thing about this board is we appreciate everyones input.

There are times when a subject may come under "debate", but this is good for the members as it gives them an opportunity to judge all the opinions and make a better informed decision.

Keep on posting m8!!!!

CM