swimming down continually

[Giovanni]

I have a watanabei female that acts like she want to float to the surface all the time and has to swim down and head down. If she stops swimming she floats up a bit.

What is it and what kind of treatment would help?

Thanks

 

[Dmorty217]

Sounds like a infection possibly in the swim bladder? How long have you had the angel? Is this a new issue?

 

[Giovanni]

It has been a problem on and off for 3-4 months since I got her.

 

[hedgedrew]

She needs a 18gauge needle in the anus. To release air. I'll see if I can't send you a video.

 

[Dmorty217]

She needs a 18gauge needle in the anus. To release air. I'll see if I can't send you a video.

Haha well put Drew. Coming from one of the angel masters, I would take this to heart

 

[hedgedrew]

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[hedgedrew]

Some reason I can't share the video of deep water butterfly getting this procedure but if you friend me on facebook. Andrew Sandler NY. Then I'll accept you and its the first video of Joe from riverhead aquarium doing this.

 

[hedgedrew]

The other route you can go. And I have been only told this and have never used it. But treat in hospital tank with acetazolomide. I think that's spelling but let me check

 

[hedgedrew]

I think have to get script from vet and 250mg per 10 gallons for several days.

 

[hedgedrew]

One more thing. I have a deep water butterfly that had same issue. And the procedure was performed a week ago. I'm going to the aquarium to see the fish tomorrow so I will tell you how it worked. I may myself need to treat fish with that medicine I just gave you if fish is not completely healed. It is a decompression gas swim bladder issue.

 

[Giovanni]

I think I just friended you. Thanks

 

[Giovanni]

I work in the medical industry. That needle looks blue if so that is a 22g needle. 18g is green and 20g is pink.

 

[hedgedrew]

Ya I think procedure calls for 18 to 22 range. On this fish. Maybe smaller towards 18 on yours.

 

[Giovanni]

do you have a video that shows it a little closer?

 

[hedgedrew]

No that's it. Up the anus pushing it direct upward toward dorsal fin until air releases.

 

[hedgedrew]

You tempted to try this or the meds. I think this might have to be used in conjunction with. I know they also put some kannaplex and furan in water just prevention after procedure.

 

[hedgedrew]

I'm going to see how my fish is doing tomorrow if you want to wait a day.?? Let me know.

 

[Giovanni]

I am tempted, but not in a hurray. The drug you list is not spelled correct. The closest thing is (Acetazolamide) Diamox but I do not think that is it. Diamox is not an antibiotic but used to treat a variety of conditions not related to infection.

 

[hedgedrew]

That's the drug. Its antigas anti pressure for glucoma in the eye or altitude sickness.

 

[Giovanni]

I may pick it up this weekend. What is the expected action time and duration of use?