Common reasons for parrot fish to float
1. Oxygen deficiency in parrot fish: Parrot fish have a very high demand for oxygen, because their mouths cannot be completely closed, only half of the gills, and the control of the water flow is not good, so when the oxygen in the water is insufficient, The parrot fish will float on the water and breathe.
2. Infection with parasites: If the owner does not replace the water in the fish tank
for a long time and does not clean up the impurities in the water, it will easily lead to a large growth of bacteria and parasites in the water, while the parrot fish lives In this environment, infection is likely to occur, which in turn causes the parrot fish to always float on the water.
3. Ammonia chlorine poisoning: Because there are a lot of ammonia, chlorine and other toxic substances in tap water. If the owner does not filter and expose the water beforehand when changing the water for the parrot fish, it will cause ammonia chlorine poisoning in the parrot fish after use, which will lead to the cleaning of the parrot fish floating on the water surface.
What to do with a parrot fish floating on the water?
1. Supplemental oxygen: If there is a lack of oxygen, the parrot fish will float on the surface of the fish tank, and the owner needs to replace the water in the tank. Install a filter or small water pump in the tank to increase the oxygen in the water.
2. Change the water: If the parasite infection causes the parrot fish to float on the water, the first thing the owner needs to do is to replace the water quality of the fish tank, and at the same time, the owner should also increase the water temperature of the fish tank to inhibit the bacteria. Breed, and sprinkle fish-specific medicine in the water to help parrot fish deworm.
3. Removal of ammonia and chlorine: If ammonia chlorine poisoning causes parrot fish to float on the water, the owner should also replace the water in the fish tank. In addition to installing a filter to remove ammonia, chlorine and other substances in the water, it is also necessary to dry the tap water for 3-4 days to remove chlorine before use.
