brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Our male bristlenose went belly up this afternoon, he is breathing extremly fast and wont move. The water levels are fine but the ph is slightly higher than normal at 7.4. Nitrite nil, ammonia nil. He has been pigging out on cucumber and zucchini all week and this is a new addition to his diet. He is not looking great, any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 is he still eating?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 is he still eating?? He was up until i found him, it was really sudden. Now he is just sitting on bottom of tank, wont move at all. and is not sucking on to ant thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 where did the cucumbers etc come from? did you leave the skins on? it could be possible they had chemicals on them. he isnt bloated is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 where did the cucumbers etc come from? did you leave the skins on? it could be possible they had chemicals on them. he isnt bloated is he? Yes he is slightly bloated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 just replied to your other thread wouldnt hurt to add epsom salts to the tank if you suspect its a blockage, if it is it will help clear it out. i use 1tbsp/40L when i have plecs/cories etc in the tank and they have been fine but others have different dosages they use so you may like to look into that if you want to treat as far as i know it doesnt hurt plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 is there bogwood in the tank and aeration in the tank is always good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 is there bogwood in the tank and aeration in the tank is always good There is driftwood and we have an air stone and a waterwheel ornament for aeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 He is still alive this morning and he hasnt gone belly up since i put him right yesterday. His breathing seems to be a bit more settled and when i put the light on he went and hid and appeared to be sucking on to the wood. But he is still not ok i dont think. I added tonic salt to the tank yesterday, how often can i add that. Would it pay to add melafix to the tank aswel?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I wouldn't go adding Melafix to the tank.. Hope your little guy comes right.. sounds like he as at least improving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Yay!! he has just eaten, and seems to be back to his old self!! He even chased away his girlfriend which he definatly wasnt doing yesterday. I might stay away from the veges for a couple of days and only give them every other day instead of all the time?? He was always on them when they were in the tank, maybe it was a case of over indulgence!! will let you know how he does over the next few days, hope he is ok as he is my favourite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 i suggest feeding him a few cooked, shelled peas. it will help clear his tummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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