Floating Porkchop

[Sarahmander]

Give a little time with the Epsom salt it could be trapped air or bloat.

Okay. I will. I have been holding him for about 45 mins

 

[Sarahmander]

In the meantime try and place the decor so it supports the fish , since he wants to be upright at the surface.

Okay. I just hate how he looks when he flips over

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Okay. I just hate how he looks when he flips over

I totally understand, I think this may be related to his over eating (common in c.b sens) which puts pressure on all other organs

 

[Sarahmander]

 

[Deadliestviper7]

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Now make sure the lights are off for a bit so he feels more comfortable

 

[Sarahmander]

Poop!

 

[SwampFins]

Oh no hope he gets better.

I'm not sure if this would apply to polys but I've had cichlids get bloat in the past (from over eating high protein pellets) and feeding them deshelled peas helps them pass whatever is causing issues internally.

That and garlic has always worked in the past.

 

[Sarahmander]

How do I get him to eat a pea?

 

[Sarahmander]

Oh. He ate it. And he just pooped again, so I think the epsom salts are working.

 

[Sarahmander]

Alright. Working on his third poo. He is still floating, but at least he stays upright now. I am going to be very careful when feeding him now. He obviously can't be trusted to control himself