Fish emergency / urgent signs — healthy signs, surface-gulping, water quality, fish vet
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Healthy fish show good appetite, rhythmic breathing, active and alert behaviour, bright clear eyes and intact fins.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A fish gulping continuously at the surface (except labyrinth species such as gouramis) signals oxygen starvation or poor water quality.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Most fish disease is caused by poor water quality, so check water quality first if you notice problems; for diagnosis and treatment contact a specialist fish vet.