Why is my goldfish swimming upside down?

So you wonder why your goldfish is swimming upside down – there is one reason to consider.

When goldfish experience swim bladder disease, they may swim upside down due to impaired buoyancy.

Swim bladder disease is a common ailment among aquarium fish that affects the function of their swim bladder.

The swim bladder plays a crucial role in their ability to swim properly.

If the swim bladder malfunctions, the fish will lose their normal swimming ability.

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CAUSES OF SWIM BLADDER DISEASE IN GOLDFISH

Swim bladder disease can have several causes, often related to poor health.

It’s important to avoid panicking and instead focus on making an accurate diagnosis to determine the underlying cause.

By identifying the specific cause of the swim bladder disease, you can determine the best course of action to take.

Here are a few causes of swim bladder disease;

• Poor food quality

• Temperature changes

• Swallowing air

• Genetics

• Bacterial infection