Posted by stubd38 on March 17, 2003 at 20:46:59:
In Reply to: Swim Bladder in guppies? Put one to sleep today. posted by doubleagentjenn on March 17, 2003 at 11:15:25:
Did you actually move the entire aquarium? Or did you empty it and move it?
Swim bladder problems are caused by a number of things. Mating may injure the swim bladder (rarely in guppies), bacterial disease, or even dirty water conditions.
Have you added any new fish? Possiblity of adding a bacterial disease.
When was the last time the tank was cleaned?
What are you feeding the fish? Sometimes indigestion/constipation has they same effects on a fish,only they will sit on the bottom of the tank for a period, so perhaps he ate something that didn't agree with him?
If you haven't added any new fish, I wouldn't treat the tank and others in the tank. If you have added a new fish, you might want to consider treating the tank with a broad spectrum antiobiotic, a Mardel Labs product, called Maracyn, should do.
But try to answer the questions here so we can get to the source of the problem.
Debra
:I recently moved my aquarium home from my office and after the move was complete one of my males began acting funny.
:His body began to swell, he quit eating, and seemed to have a loss of balance, sometimes falling downward or turning upright then righting himself. I finally put him to sleep yesterday after a full week without eating.
:All water levels are normal. All other fish seem to be fine. I am wondering if this is a swim bladder problem caused by stress? Should I treat my remaining fish?
