NewKiwi1 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 One of my orandas has been bottom sitting a lot for the past few days. Today he is literally splayed at the bottom, only going up to the surface once in a while and then sinking back down. I think it may be swim bladder or constipation issues (I am sure it isn't water quality, the aquarium is maintained by a professional company and all the other fish are fine). I've already fed shelled peas in case it was constipation. Yesterday I placed him in a quarantine tank with 2tsp Epsom salt and gave a couple more shelled peas. I still see no sign of poop, which may confirm the constipation "diagnosis". Does anyone have other suggestions? I am hesitant to feed more peas as he clearly hasn't digested the previous ones. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8jaggy8 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Generally the pea should act as a laxative for your fish so hopefully it will process soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Was he actually eating before though? Could be a case of no food - no poop. Usually peas and/or Epsom salts does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewKiwi1 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yes he was eating. I couldn't resist giving him a couple of peas again last night to try and get things moving; he gobbled them up, but today is still sitting at the bottom and there is no visible poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 It is also possible he has swallowed a stone, causing a blockage. Have you stones as substrate, or sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewKiwi1 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Stones. If that is what happened, not sure what could be done about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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