Starting to get a little concerned...

[Vettech716]

So we are going through day 3 of Queen B and her giant need to fart with NO success. All she can do is float at the top of the tank. Yes she is still alive because anytime I go near the tank she freaks out and tries to swim to the bottom. I did the Epsom salt thing with no luck yet.. Any other suggestions?

 

[clm08k]

The "poly health issues reference guide" says epsom salt and/or Metronidazole, and water changes. I know the article said epsom salt by itself can take a lot longer.....
Haven't dealt with bloat yet myself, so I'm not 100% sure how to cure it. Hope this helps and your ornate feels better.
Here is the link below:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...th-issues-and-answers-reference-guide.222334/

 

[clm08k]

how is her breathing?

 

[Vettech716]

Fine. She just can't put her butt down.

 

[Vancouver_98683]

I'd do a casual water change to get her moving around a bit more. Exercising does increase bowel movements, Just a suggestion to try out at this point.

 

[Vettech716]

I'd do a casual water change to get her moving around a bit more. Exercising does increase bowel movements, Just a suggestion to try out at this point.

I'll give this a try. Won't hurt.

 

[Polyaddict86]

From what ive read, offer catfish fillet.

Back End float
If your bichir has a hard time keeping it butt down its most likely trapped gas yes it need to fart once this occurs it should be fine

Prevention
You can do a mild flush on the polys system by offering it some cut catfish fillet. There's a slight amount of oil in catfish flesh that I've found beneficial in keeping the plumbing clean in my bottom fish. I offer it to all my polys once a week as a preventative. Adding greens to their diet will also be a big help. I accomplish this by offering gut-loaded minnows, shrimp, and crayfish.

 

[clm08k]

From what ive read, offer catfish fillet.

Back End float
If your bichir has a hard time keeping it butt down its most likely trapped gas yes it need to fart once this occurs it should be fine

Prevention
You can do a mild flush on the polys system by offering it some cut catfish fillet. There's a slight amount of oil in catfish flesh that I've found beneficial in keeping the plumbing clean in my bottom fish. I offer it to all my polys once a week as a preventative. Adding greens to their diet will also be a big help. I accomplish this by offering gut-loaded minnows, shrimp, and crayfish.

what type of greens can be added?

 

[Polyaddict86]

tlindsey told me green peas, boil it first to take out the shell so it will sink, some will take it some wont,what i do is when i cut a tilapia i cut a little bit in the middle and stuff a peas in the middle so when the bichir eats it they wont notice the green peas. But ill try the catfish fillet and see if its easier.

 

[kno4te]

There's still time for the salt to work. Can go up to 2tbs per 5 gallon. If it goes past another couple of days (7-10days still not uncommon) then try the peas.

Get the Senegal whisperer on board, tlindsey .

In these situations food will worsen things. Just IMO.