Judy Sanson Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 No apparent reason that I could see. All other fish are fine. Water parameters good. I make a point of studying them when they have been fed. No spots, fungus, nipped fins, fin fungus, nothing on ANY of the fish, bright eyed and bushy tailed (finned). So, friday night, as per normal, studying them, no probs. Saturday morning, my wee golden barb. Dead. Lying at bottom of tank. WTH ??? Got me beat, all other fish, still good. A question for you all. can a fish choke to death ?? A shrimp pellet ?? Could he of been attacked ??? He was bigger that the other fish except a clown loach and a male bristlenose. The three of them were same size approximately. The other fish are penguin Tetras (4) and a female Plattie (they were friends) and 5 tiger barbs. His mouth was wide open when I found him, hence the question of choking. No marks that I could see on his body. :dno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 died of old age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 No apparent reason that I could see. All other fish are fine. Water parameters good. I make a point of studying them when they have been fed. No spots, fungus, nipped fins, fin fungus, nothing on ANY of the fish, bright eyed and bushy tailed (finned). So, friday night, as per normal, studying them, no probs. Saturday morning, my wee golden barb. Dead. Lying at bottom of tank. WTH ??? Got me beat, all other fish, still good. A question for you all. can a fish choke to death ?? A shrimp pellet ?? Could he of been attacked ??? He was bigger that the other fish except a clown loach and a male bristlenose. The three of them were same size approximately. The other fish are penguin Tetras (4) and a female Plattie (they were friends) and 5 tiger barbs. His mouth was wide open when I found him, hence the question of choking. No marks that I could see on his body. :dno: He died of a cerebral aneurysm as a secondary complication lupus anticoagulant disorder. Without a full autopsy that's as good a guess as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 He died of a cerebral aneurysm as a secondary complication lupus anticoagulant disorder. Without a full autopsy that's as good a guess as any. It's not lupus, it's never lupus :facepalm: My guess is old age but it always pays to keep an eye on the other fish just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 As Ira said, without a full autopsy and tests, you will probably never know the cause of death. It may be coincidence it died with its mouth open and unrelated to cause. Yes they can choke. I think you will find fish can also die of heart attacks, strokes, tumours etc and show no outward sign of illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Sanson Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 He was less than two years old. I had him since he was a tiny baby. He was my favorite. I got him by accident when I got a bunch of plants through Trade Me. Lol, I told a friend of mine that I had taken him to the vet so they could do an autopsy to find out the cause of death. She believed me. don't worry, I told her I was pulling her leg. Oh well. That,s life I guess. My other ones seem to be going strong. Feel a wee bit sad though, I have to admit. :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 When you icki stick a fish it usually thrusts it's lower jaw forward and opens it's mouth like it's gasping for air (of course it isn't really doing that). I think it's some kind of reflex that happens when their brain or heart stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 HOUSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 yes, I live in a house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Sanson Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 YES !! House, he,d find out what killed him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabid Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 male bristlenose? Murder in the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I have never found male bristlenoses to be murderers. They will chase other fish away from their food, and have the occasional fight with another male, but that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr A Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 When you icki stick a fish it usually thrusts it's lower jaw forward and opens it's mouth like it's gasping for air (of course it isn't really doing that). I think it's some kind of reflex that happens when their brain or heart stops. I've always thought it was something to do with the spine being severed and the the nerve spasms as a result of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I've always thought it was something to do with the spine being severed and the the nerve spasms as a result of that. I 2nd that, since you're a Dr. :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 RIP lil fish We lost one two yesterday Was a happy little chap, swimming around as normal, eating and not be picked on and yesterday morning.....dead. All our others are fine. It's a frustrating being a fish owner sometimes :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 On a more positive side, when a fish dies, it leaves space for a new fish. :bggrn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Sanson Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 yep, to true.lol All ready to go to look for new fish tomorrow. Time for grieving has past &c:ry :dnc1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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