Sashi

I'm trying the epsom salt baths. Also doing a treatment with levamisole to try and check off parasites. (I know it doesn't cover everything, but it's what I have and in Canada it's harder to get ahold of meds). He is pooping fine, at least there is that. I just want to cover as much as I can before going back to the vet. I don't have an underwater speaker, but that was a fascinating read. Thank you for the idea. Once I have some spare cash I will give that a try too. So far no change. He's not getting better, (swim wise his fins are looking better) but he's not getting any worse either. Thank you all for your suggestions. I'll post an update later in the week.

Good morning my fellow fish folk, I am currently sorting out my fish (Vivi as seen in the photo's) swim bladder issue. I have kept fish for many years and this is not my first time around this issue with goldfish. I have never had good success with the usual remedies of peas. So I thought this was a good time to try the Vet. (I live Canada so meds are a bit harder to come by). We are finished a treatment of Metronidazole with no change. Vivi is currently still on a med in the water column for his fins. (He got caught up in some plants and chewed on by fellow fish when this first happen. His fins / scales seem to be healing up, but he does still look rough.) The Vet mentioned another med to try but they are currently unable to obtain it. They have suggested a fish harness to keep him upright and seem rather reluctant to physically deflate the swim bladder. Am I wrong to think that deflating the swim bladder is the best call? I know that there are risks involved sticking a needle into him and deflating it, but I struggle to think that just leaving him like he is is a good idea. What are your thoughts? I can push for the deflation (which is what I'm leaning towards once his meds are done, but I'm willing to listen to other people's ideas on the matter) or I can pop him in a harness and hope he just survives okay...

I'm excited to see how this turns out. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Stocking wise the only thing that might be an issue is the Cherry shrimp. Not impossible, if there are lots of places for them to hide, but they might get snacked on here and there. Amano shrimp might be better, as they get bigger, but you lose the fun of finding babies. It's all a learning experience and it is above all things your tank, so do what you feel is best! Hope to see more 🙂