after a fish dies does it take a while for it to stop breatheing?hurry please!!!!!?

02-12-2010, 09:01 PM

i have an algae eater (the fish that suck algie) i think its dead but i dont know.i got it like last week too.help please!!

**Meghan** · 02-12-2010, 09:01 PM

Until the fish's gills stop moving, it's still alive. When judging whether a fish has died, look closely at its gills. If the gills don't move within 30 seconds, the fish is dead.

**Lynne** · 02-12-2010, 09:02 PM

when its dead its probaably not breathing

**StarGirl** · 02-12-2010, 09:02 PM

It will still be alive if it's still breathing so make sure it's in water. It may be dying so just keep checking on it, what are its symptoms? You may be able to get some tonic for it.
Good luck!