Issues with the big boy

[Bichirnewbie]

His back is messed up, lethargic. Seems like he is hurting. How do I treat this? He will float it seems if he wants. I am thinking he swallowed a fish backwards. Any help is greatly appreciated! I can't lose this guy

 

[Lawlboom]

Maybe an epsom salt bath? It's a muscle relaxer.... shooting in the dark here.

 

[Dr.B]

Yeah some salt should help if its a floating problem. It's most likely just trapped air

 

[shookONES]

Trapped air or broken back, IMO

 

[Dr.B]

Wait, is he unable to keep him self down type of floating? Or is he able to freely float up and keep himself down?

 

[Askaleymanfish]

I have seen this b4 with starving bichirs..... But obviously that isn't the case here ..... I would say it could be a broke back but I ha one with a broke back and looked nothing like that not really sure why it's warped looking ..... Try the Salt bath and listin to dr b

 

[Vancouver_98683]

Any updates on this fella?