Why is my fish twitching?

Shimmying is a symptom rather than a single disease, and an indication that a fish no longer has proper control of its nerves and muscles. It occurs when fish are under severe stress, most often because of environmental problems. The classic scenario is when mollies are kept in soft or acidic water conditions.

What does a fish seizure look like?

Sometimes the fish is genetically predisposed to seizures and might even be epileptic, but most times there is a singular reason for the episode. If you notice your tropical fish moving or twitching rapidly and unintentionally with shortness of breath, then your fish might be having a seizure.

Why is my fish moving crazy?

Fish Swimming Erratically: If your fish is swimming erratically, he could just be playing or exercising. If your fish does it this consistently and seems unhealthy, the cause may be poor water quality.

How do you treat fish shimmy?

If your livebearer is shimmying, provide the optimal living conditions with higher pH levels from 7.0 to 8.0, warmer temperatures between 76° and 80°F, and increased mineral content. If you have soft water, minerals can be easily added with supplements such crushed coral, Wonder Shell, and Seachem Equilibrium.

How do you know if a fish is dying?

Loss of appetite. Weakness or listlessness. Loss of balance or buoyancy control, floating upside down, or 'sitting' on the tank floor (most fish are normally only slightly negatively-buoyant and it takes little effort to maintain position in the water column) Erratic/spiral swimming or shimmying.

SEVERE Twitching

How do I know if my fish has ammonia poisoning?

How do you calm a stressed fish?

How can you tell if a fish is stressed?

What are some signs of ammonia stress in a tank?

Can a fish drown?

Most fish breathe when water moves across their gills. But if the gills are damaged or water cannot move across them, the fish can suffocate. They don't technically drown, because they don't inhale the water, but they do die from a lack of oxygen.

Can fish get epileptic attacks?

Here we show that seizures can be elicited in a simple vertebrate system, for example, zebrafish larvae (Danio rerio). Exposure to a common convulsant agent (pentylenetetrazole, PTZ) induced a stereotyped and concentration-dependent sequence of behavioral changes culminating in clonus-like convulsions.

Can tropical fish have seizures?

The answer is yes. Fishes are sensitive creatures, and they can also have seizures. However, seizures are rare occurrences, and you might not even encounter one. If you maintain a healthy aquarium, there's a very little chance of your fishes dealing with a seizure.

Why is my goldfish spazzing out?

High ammonia or nitrate levels, low oxygen levels, improper temperature or a high or low pH can cause stress. If you have a saltwater tank, incorrect salt levels could have a similar effect.

Why is my fish darting around the tank?

What it could mean: Although some circular movement is normal, a fish—and particularly a goldfish—that is constantly swimming in circles—especially in a rapid, darting motion—could have ammonia poisoning.

What removes ammonia from fish tank?

One of the easiest and most efficient ways of lowering ammonia levels is by performing one or more water changes. Water changes will immediately remove the ammonia from the fish tank and introduce safe water that will help dilute the remaining traces of ammonia left in the system.

What does a fish in shock look like?

Some fish succumb to pH shock immediately. Others may exhibit symptoms including thrashing, darting, gasping, swimming near the water's surface and trying to jump out of the tank. Such symptoms are the same as those that indicate toxins in the water -- either cause is serious.

Will my fish recover from stress?

Once the panic has passed, the fish must also regain its natural balance. This can take hours or days, even after only a short period of stress. Long-term changes, such as a poor or unsuitable environment, are handled with the same initial response – an alarm message to escape.

Does water change stress out fish?

The answer is that regular water changes are important for the long-term health of your fish. The dissolved wastes in the water, which are not apparent to the naked eye, won't kill the fish outright, but as wastes gradually accumulate the stress reduces their immunity to disease.

How can I tell if my fish are happy?

How can I make my fish happy?

Why is my fish swimming in the corner?

The Temperature Is Too High Or Low

If the temperature is too high or too low, then your goldfish may move to one of the bottom corners of the tank. Up to a certain point, warm water rises, so your goldfish may swim to one of the bottom corners to where it's cooler.

What does nitrate poisoning look like in fish?

Common symptoms include gasping at the surface of the water, hanging near water outlets, rapid gill movement, and a change in gill color from normal pink to dark brown.

What does ammonia look like on fish?

Red or Purple Gills and Bloody Patches

The fish's gills will take on a red or lilac color, making them look like it's bleeding. As the problem progresses, the fish's tissues will begin to deteriorate, evidenced by red streaks or bloody patches on their body and fins caused by ammonia burns.

Can a light be too bright for fish?

Again, depending on the kind of fish you have, you'll want to think about color temperature. But in general, the lighting shouldn't be too bright for a regular tank since it could stress the fish. Too-bright lighting can also lead to algae growth.

What does a goldfish seizure look like?

Disorientation: Disoriented goldfish may be seen swimming into the tank glass or objects in the tank. They may also be seen swimming upside-down or sideways, or just having difficulty staying in the same swim pattern as they cross the tank.