Why is my goldfish restless?

Why is my goldfish restless?

Sudden, rapid movements — like swimming in circles — usually mean your fish are in stress. In fact, swimming in circles is a classic symptom of ammonia poisoning. If your goldfish are doing this, you will need to take immediate action.

Why does my goldfish swim erratically?

Fish Swimming Erratically: If your fish is swimming erratically, he could just be playing or exercising. If your fish’s water is too hot or too cold, they will be very inactive. Check your heater and verify that your aquarium is at the right level. Other possible causes are overfeeding and improper water quality.

What are the signs of a stressed goldfish?

What Are Stressed Fish Symptoms?

• Hiding for long periods of time.
• “Flitting” or darting around the tank.
• Frantic swimming; crashing at the bottom of the tank.
• Gasping for air at the surface (a sign of low oxygen levels)
• Scraping against rock or gravel.
• Loss of appetite.

How can I tell if my goldfish 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.

Why is my fish twirling?

That said, the most common reasons for aquarium fish swimming erratically, depending on what you consider erratic, is either stress (glass surfing), ammonia poisoning and poor water quality (in circles and darting motion), and swim bladder disease (floating to the top, swimming sideways or sinking to the bottom).

How long do goldfish stay stressed?

Long-term Stress Throughout the period of adaptation, the fish still prioritizes reacting to the new environment and remains stressed, so its immune system suffers and it is prone to disease. Adaptation normally lasts from four to six weeks.

Why is my goldfish swimming in circles all the time?

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. Ammonia poisoning can happen in an aquarium when ammonia and nitrite, which are poisonous to fish, builds up in the water.

Why is my Goldfish aggressive all of a sudden?

When goldfish are aggressive. Aggressive goldfish are also often suffering from an illness or a disease that causes them stress. This stress, sickness or disease may have been caused by poor water quality, inappropriate living conditions (overpopulating an aquarium), or even the development of parasites in the tank.

What does it mean when a goldfish floats on the surface?

Usually, when a goldfish is floating on the water’s surface, it is a good indicator that he has died or that he is close to it. Goldfish tend to swim through the entirety of their tank, ranging from the surface to the gravel.

Why does my Goldfish look fat and swollen?

If you notice your goldfish looking fat, swollen or “about to explode” then the problem is probably dropsy. Read this article to find out more about the symptoms of dropsy, what causes dropsy and how to treat it.