J Just Prince AC Members Nov 2, 2007 389 0 0 Oct 11, 2008 #1 I had a white fin Rosy Tetra that appeared to have a stroke. I found it stuck to my intake basket and it was only able to move it's head and gills like it was paralyzed from the gill's down.
I had a white fin Rosy Tetra that appeared to have a stroke. I found it stuck to my intake basket and it was only able to move it's head and gills like it was paralyzed from the gill's down.
H3D Philosopher Aug 28, 2005 7,092 1 0 46 Ohio Oct 11, 2008 #3 Fish have a brain so I see no reason why they couldn't have a stroke.
J double R The Devil Jan 13, 2007 6,071 2 62 38 Louisiana Real Name Jon Oct 11, 2008 #4 im sure fish, being a living thing with blood and a brain and a CNS, would be susceptible to strokes. however, it would be highly unlikely that you would be able to tell.
im sure fish, being a living thing with blood and a brain and a CNS, would be susceptible to strokes. however, it would be highly unlikely that you would be able to tell.
tanker Josh Holloway--Be mine!!! Sep 1, 2003 7,321 333 116 Calif. SF Bay area Visit site Real Name Jessica Oct 11, 2008 #5 I would think it is possible, but do not think that is what is wrong with your fish. It just got sick and too weak to fight the "sucking-current".
I would think it is possible, but do not think that is what is wrong with your fish. It just got sick and too weak to fight the "sucking-current".
jm1212 Pterophyllum scalare Jul 22, 2006 23,652 9 89 31 Chicago Real Name Jon Oct 11, 2008 #6 i dont think a fish would survive a stroke.
Virtuoso2K12 Gender:MALE Mar 2, 2008 3,159 0 36 Southern CA Oct 11, 2008 #7 yeah, your fish may have died from something else.
beblondie grand high exhalted poobah Mar 25, 2005 567 0 0 43 Oct 11, 2008 #8 Yes fish can have strokes,they can also have siezures-Anne
K KarlTh AC Members Feb 15, 2008 3,332 0 0 Oct 11, 2008 #9 They can, and depending on the severity and where in the brain they occur, they can survive them, at least for a time.
They can, and depending on the severity and where in the brain they occur, they can survive them, at least for a time.