What if your pond goldfish stomach is swollen and is swimming on one side?

Answer 1

First thing you need to check for is if the fish's scales are sticking out in a manner that is called pineconing; if this is the case, then the fish has dropsy and needs to be treated.
If it's a constipation issue, then you can feed your fish cooked de-shelled peas for a few days to help clear the constipation.

Answer 2

Do a complete check on your water quality and look particularly for Ammonia (should be zero) and Nitrite (should be zero) and Nitrate (some is expected and will be OK). If there is nothing untoward in your water test results then there may be no problem. Goldfish love to 'Bask' in the sun. If your fish is doing this, it is OK and nothing is wrong. If the fish is having swim bladder problems though, there is no cure and the fish should be netted and euthanased.

Answer 3

The goldfish is probably sick or dead. It may be that it needs fresh, aerated water and a tank cleaning but if that doesn't help you could try taking the fish to a veterinarian if you can find one that will treat fish.

Answer 4

it is probably sick. i would have someone check it for diseases. u don't want little flippers to die do u?

Answer 5

It's from intestinal gas. Feed it cooked and cooled peas out of the shell and make sure water is very clean. Nothing serious.

Answer 6

It has a damaged swimm bladder and is dying.

Answer 7

he is clearly dying. Probably due to unclean water with impurities in ot, or simply just a lack of food!Type your answer here...

Answer 8

its pregnant or dying.