WeehawkenFish Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hey guys, I've had these cardinals for 4-5 months now and never had any problems. All of a sudden this one has started looking towards the floor and appears to be dry heaving? No idea how else to explain it. If I lose one cardinal, so be it, but I really hope it's not something that can spread, especially to my apisto. Crossing my fingers that somebody is gonna say "oh she's just looking for a place to scatter her eggs." My video is currently processing on youtube, I will post it when as soon as it's ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeehawkenFish Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Here's a video, the behavior is a little more obvious in the second half.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 hmm... wierd. I have no idea, it doesn't seem like it would be contaiges, maybe someone with more experiance on an issue like this could pipe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 im guessing a swim bladder issue. notice when it is not swimming down, it is floating up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The nano tank man Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I'll teally dont know. Check the water and any other fish in the tank. But probly a swim blatter issue. Try aquarium salt first. If still bad UAE meds or try feeding digestion foods like peas.(do research before hand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeehawkenFish Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 @lefty o @The nano tank manthanks, unfortunately it is a heavily planted tank, with snails, so I'm not sure I want to add a bunch of salt to the tank. Maybe I'll let it go the night, then if it persists in the morning.............. do a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeehawkenFish Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Althought, before I mention such cruel intentions, I have to ask. If it is a swim bladder issue, is it contagious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 6 hours ago, WeehawkenFish said: Althought, before I mention such cruel intentions, I have to ask. If it is a swim bladder issue, is it contagious? I would say no. I have had fish doing similar issues as yours and not had any others start with same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeehawkenFish Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Fortunately I woke up today and all appears to be normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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