Debza Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I notice that one of my fish is loosing its colour and a couple of days ago it was swimming tail up. It seems now to be swimming on its side more. I did try and catch it to issolate it but man could it move!! I have read through the forums and can't find anything to describe this. I went to the lfs and enquired what it could be. Was told to try tonic salt rather than anything else as it could be a swim bladder problem. All the other fish in the tank are fine. This morning she is still alive but don't expect her to be there this afternoon. I do regular water changes etc. The tank is well planted. Good lighting. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 what fish is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 We'd need to know what sort of fish this is and preferably a pic, but in all probability it is just a case of natural attrition. Fish don't live forever, and some just give up the ghost despite being in good conditions. I wouldn't bother with the tonic salt if it is the only sick fish in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debza Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I have only had the fish for about 3 weeks. Got 2 of them as they looked neat. From the pics i can find it looks like a Serpae Tetra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Does it swim in a circle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debza Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 No it doesn't. Swims round in the tank. At first it was head down and finding it hard to get to the correct swimming position. Now seems to flop on its side and has trouble getting upright. No longer a beautiful orange colour. The colour seems to have all drained away.More of a grey colour now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Sounds like swim bladder problems---very hard to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debza Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 She is still with us. Will see if I can get a pic of her to post. Not sure what to do. Just let nature take its course? Was watching her now and yes she does seem to be going round in circles now around the back of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchKiwiCowboy2 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 More information would be a help but you could try feeding some crushed up peas in case it's gas in the bowels. My Tiger Barbs get a little bloated every now and again because they swallow too much air during their feeding frenzies. Greens help them to pass it out the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debza Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Well she is no longer with us and decided that she needed to *see the inner workings of the filter* and died. Yes i do feed mine peas about once a week along with blood worms,Flake food, and tubifix worms. So they do have a varied diet. Could be just one of those things that happen. Did a 50% water change today. No others in the tank are sick so all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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