gas bubble

[abrahamcho]

i was reading the tread on gas bubble and it really didnt tell me how to get rid of one. SO i want to know what is the best wat that i can get rid of one on my seahorse without giving him too much stress. Thanks
~abe
and i do have have a protein skimmer if it matters.

 

[abrahamcho]

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[ann83]

What kind of gas bubble problems are you having? Gas bubbles on/under it's skin? Are they clear or opaque? Are they causing the seahorse to have buoyancy issues? A picture would be extremely helpful.

If they are gas filled bubbles (as opposed to pus-filled or solid granulomata), you'll need Diamox. Either way, I'd move the seahorse to a hospital tank and drop the temperature to 68* (by no more than 4 degrees every 24 hours).

 

[Seeker1]

Hi if it is gas bubble problem i treated mine by soking it in diamox whitch i had to go to the vet for another way i treated my other male was i lightly and very carfully punkjerd the bubble with a pin and gently rubbed the bubble down worked to

 

[Elysia]

IMO you shouldn't puncture the seahorse's skin, as it offers a foothold for infection.