Drake Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I'm having trouble with my Bolivian Ram. About 3 months ago my ram became substrate bound and has been unable to swim without a lot of effort. It spends most of its time as it is shown in the picture below. I'm also a bit concerned about its stomach being rubbed along the sand so much. It is still active and will chase your finger around the glass. It eats quite a bit less than it did before getting sick but still eats. I keep the tank at 74 degrees and all the other fish have been doing well. It was the king of the tank so bullying has never been an issue. I attempted to treat with aquarium salt in a quarantine tank for about 3 weeks. I kept the dosage at 1 tbsp per 2 gallons. It seems like a swim bladder issue. Does this seem like a correct diagnosis? What can I do if anything? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Ellison Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Im gonna guess internal parasites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Hi, we're you ever able to help this Bolivian Ram, I have one in the same situation? Thank you Emily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) @Emi you should start your own thread and explain what's been going on with your Ram, along with water parameters and pictures if you can. I'd try and help but I don't know much about Rams and this particular behavior but posting your own thread will notify you when someone replies if they forget to tag you. I hope the forum can help you with your poor fish friend. 😞 Edited June 26, 2021 by xXInkedPhoenixX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 If it were me I would put him in QT and hit him with the Med Trio for a week feeding sparingly. When In doubt I follow the Cory method. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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