Is my lungfish sick?

[Tracer76]

My lungfish has developed some swelling on one side of his jaw (not a lot; just enough to make his head look a little lopsided). He has been opening and closing his mouth for the last few days. He started shaking his head like in was bothering him. Any ideas? Thanks.

[rayman45]

it eating?

any pics?

[Tracer76]

He is eating and coming up for air. I am going to get a pic of him opening his mouth.

[Tracer76]

You can see swelling on his right side (left side of the pictures). I tossed a little krill in the tank and he came right to the top.

[Arapaimaman]

I hope this idea is't to late but I would start giving him some meds in his water.
Please let me know if this help.


I have 5 Australians lungfish

[DeLgAdO]

oh guppy............ ;)

[Stone Like Fish]

I hope this idea is't to late but I would start giving him some meds in his water.
Please let me know if this help.


I have 5 Australians lungfish



PICS :cry: :thumbsup: :clap :naughty: :woot: :eek: :D :WHOA: :swear:

[peanut]

I hope this idea is't to late but I would start giving him some meds in his water.
Please let me know if this help.


I have 5 Australians lungfish
i agree

[Tracer76]

He seemed to be doing better for a little bit, but now he is looking more swollen. What meds should I use?

[Infblue]

if its bacterial infection, i would use some antibacterial meds, or even broad spectrum antibiotics, probably at 2/3 the dosage just in case they are sensitive to meds (i've kept a south american lung and have added med at full dosage but i guess its good to be safe)

[Tracer76]

I will give it a shot. Thanks for the advice.