What is wrong with my tsn
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Hmmm, he doesn't look overfed. Have you noticed if he's still defecating? It could still be an infection causing the intestines to become enflamed causing pressure against the swim bladder. If it is the Epsom could still do the trick as Epsom is also used to treat Hexamita. There's other ways to administer the solution but I'd be hesitant to try them unless you feel very comfortable force feeding the fish with a pipette.
If it's okay with you I'm going to move this to Freshwater disease and health issues as Aquanero frequents that section along with others that are much better at diagnosing this stuff then I.
If it's okay with you I'm going to move this to Freshwater disease and health issues as Aquanero frequents that section along with others that are much better at diagnosing this stuff then I.
I moved it for you.
That's how my issue started with my Centrodoras, he gorged himself one night and when I went to do a water change in the morning I spooked him from under his driftwood and noticed his condition. Being that he gorged himself I do think it's probably something similar to what happened with my Centro that somethings pressing on the swim bladder from constipation or inflammation from an infection. Hopefully more will chime in good luck. and let us know how it turns out.
That's how my issue started with my Centrodoras, he gorged himself one night and when I went to do a water change in the morning I spooked him from under his driftwood and noticed his condition. Being that he gorged himself I do think it's probably something similar to what happened with my Centro that somethings pressing on the swim bladder from constipation or inflammation from an infection. Hopefully more will chime in good luck. and let us know how it turns out.
No problem, I just hope it works out for you and that others offer up their thoughts on your issue.
I was hoping you'd be able to use something from the main tank to filter the smaller hospital tank like a sponge filter or extra HOB. I suppose a tote would be alright though I've never used one myself. I always have a 10 or 30 on the side with grow outs or just fodder to keep the biological going for such instances. I'd imagine in the tote you'd need at very least an air stone to keep him in there for an extended time.
As for water height some sites say to keep it low but again since I've always used a tank I never lowered the water level, then again this has only happened to me once. I've had other fish come in with Hexamita and constipation(imported flowerhorns) but never had a swim bladder problem till the recent case with my Centrodoras and those cases didn't need me to lower the water levels.
ive used a tote to treat a sick Cuban for about a week. I did very small water changes daily and put a sponge filter in there and it seemed to work well. I did not feed the Cuban as much as I usually do with a filter though. Every three days. Im not sure if a tote will work for a type of catfish but it did work for a larger fish .
So I ended up setting up a 10 gallon I had handy. I used some sponges and pot scrubbies from my sump to set up the filter. I added 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt to the water. He is gasping pretty hard for air and laying side ways under the plant I put in there. I have pimafix, should I add it in just as an extra precaution for internal parasites?
