Clownfish struggling to swim down - Please help

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases' started by Arringar, Apr 19, 2009.

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  1. Arringar

    Arringar Plankton

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    I have a Black Onyx Percula Clown in my 6g minireef that is struggling to swim down... if he stops moving he floats upward pretty quickly. It appears as if he is having some sort of swim bladder issue or perhaps he is bloated with air (he does appear to be visibly bloated a bit). This started some time during the night as this morning was the first time this has happened.

    What should I do?


    Need some help! :cry:
     
    Arringar, Apr 19, 2009
    Arringar, Apr 19, 2009
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  2. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    how is you SG?
     
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  3. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    What type of food are you feeding him? Wondering if he has food bloat.
     
    slocal, Apr 19, 2009
    slocal, Apr 19, 2009
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