What is the meaning of this?!

[Jjiang00]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

10

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

0-10%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I had a fish arrive belly up floating but still swimming around. What could cause this? How would I treat it next time?

 

[krichardson]

It may have a swim bladder issue going on.

 

[Jjiang00]

It may have a swim bladder issue going on.

Do you think it was just damaged during shipping?

 

[krichardson]

Do you think it was just damaged during shipping?

It's possible the box was tossed around a bit by the shipping employees and the fish sustained some kind of injury as a result.They dont seem to care too much if a box is marked "fragile".

 

[kno4te]

It may have a swim bladder issue going on.

Could be this. Maybe the water went bad in the bag.

 

[krichardson]

Could be this. Maybe the water went bad in the bag.

I was thinking that as well though it really shouldn't in such a short period of time in transit......hopefully it pulls through.

 

[tlindsey]

I agree with kno4te and Jjiang00 about either water went bad or tossed around by shipping workers. I don't believe that a vendor would ship a fish with a bladder issue atleast I hope not.

 

[krichardson]

I agree with kno4te and Jjiang00 about either water went bad or tossed around by shipping workers. I don't believe that a vendor would ship a fish with a bladder issue atleast I hope not.

Right,though I have received my share of beat up looking fish I didnt want go down the road of accusing anyone of passing off a bad fish.

 

[tlindsey]

Right,though I have received my share of beat up looking fish I didnt want go down the road of accusing anyone of passing off a bad fish.

I would never accuse you of that. Just hope no vendor's would do that.

 

[Jjiang00]

I agree with kno4te and Jjiang00 about either water went bad or tossed around by shipping workers. I don't believe that a vendor would ship a fish with a bladder issue atleast I hope not.

Yeah the vendors very reputable and im not going to name any names but he was very responsible and didnt even charge for the shipping to replace it. I even saw a video of it prior to shipment so it must’ve gotten damaged during transport somehow.