epleeds August 28, 2013 August 28, 2013 I just came home today to find my swallowtail laying on the bottom of the tank. Not really breathing hard but swimming like its drunk. I have has her for 7 months and she has been fine. No idea to what has caused this. Anyone near me with a quarentine tank that could help out. I don't have one. I would hate for it to die. I have frags I can give if someone is able to quarentine her and try to save her.
MBVette August 29, 2013 August 29, 2013 Eric we can set one up here at the shop if you need it. Shoot me a txt
Jan August 29, 2013 August 29, 2013 What causes and how to fix. You may want to consider taking it to see a vet. Dr.Torres at Pender animal Hospital is excellent. http://www.videojug.com/interview/fishkeeping-how-to-treat-swim-bladder-disease
Coral Hind August 29, 2013 August 29, 2013 How has the appetite been for the days leading up to this event? Overeating can cause some buoyancy issues. If eating has slowed or stopped recently it is probably an internal bacterial or viral infection. Pulling the fish and treating with meds would help. I would also check your tank parameters, nitrite levels can cause the drunk swimming. A sudden increase in SG can also cause drunk looking fish.
roni August 29, 2013 August 29, 2013 How has the appetite been for the days leading up to this event? Overeating can cause some buoyancy issues. If eating has slowed or stopped recently it is probably an internal bacterial or viral infection. Pulling the fish and treating with meds would help. I would also check your tank parameters, nitrite levels can cause the drunk swimming. A sudden increase in SG can also cause drunk looking fish. yup, all good advice. I have an extra filter that's already cycled if you want to borrow to set up a quick qt. just shoot me a pm.
epleeds September 3, 2013 Author September 3, 2013 How is the angel doing? she was done the following morning. not sure what it was, all the other fish are fine. so no clue.
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