Chines perch with some type of bladder disease

[M3AN ONE]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

5

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

61-70%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I have an albino chines perch that I picked up severely discounted because of him have some sort of bladder disease. It can swim and eats like no tomorrow but can’t float.

I have it in 65 gallon quarantine tank with epsom salt 1 tablespoon per gallon. Has anyone seen this before? Any tips on



Looks like he has a hernia or something

 

[krichardson]

Your perch appears to have a rectal prolapse.

 

[M3AN ONE]

Your perch appears to have a rectal prolapse.

any cure

 

[krichardson]

any cure

....I recall reading that placing the fish in a hospital tank with Epsom salt added to the water helped in some cases.I had a peacock bass several years ago that had a somewhat recurring prolapse.