Swim Bladder Problem?
Hey all,
I need your help. Last week or so I had a problem with my tank heater. It went haywire and overheated the water. We lost a couple of the smaller fish. I adjusted the heater, and apparently overcompensated, as the water got colder then I liked. Anyway, I think that is all important info so I mentioned it, but I don't know if it's related. Yesterday, we found our rope fish floating. I went to remove him, but noticed he was breathing. He is staying near the top, but often rolling on his back. When I 'goose' him along, he swims away very well. It appears however that he cannot get to the bottom of the tank where he prefers to be. I think, but am not sure, he is slightly swollen at one point in his body. Does this sound like a swim bladder problem? What can I do? BV. www.iheartmypond.com cuz I love ponds www.time2conserve.com cuz It's time www.human8ball.com cuz it's fun, and you should upload your picture like I did |
Swim Bladder Problem?
"BenignVanilla" wrote:
Hey all, I need your help. Last week or so I had a problem with my tank heater. It went haywire and overheated the water. We lost a couple of the smaller fish. I adjusted the heater, and apparently overcompensated, as the water got colder then I liked. Anyway, I think that is all important info so I mentioned it, but I don't know if it's related. Yesterday, we found our rope fish floating. I went to remove him, but noticed he was breathing. He is staying near the top, but often rolling on his back. When I 'goose' him along, he swims away very well. It appears however that he cannot get to the bottom of the tank where he prefers to be. I think, but am not sure, he is slightly swollen at one point in his body. Does this sound like a swim bladder problem? What can I do? BV. www.iheartmypond.com cuz I love ponds www.time2conserve.com cuz It's time www.human8ball.com cuz it's fun, and you should upload your picture like I did Hi BV, That sounds like classic swim bladder disease to me. Try this link: http://www.netpets.com/fish/referenc.../swimbldr.html Good luck San Diego Joe 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons. Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo. |
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