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Siamese Algae Eaters Balance Problem & Death (Advice Wanted)

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases & Cures' started by qwertus, Dec 6, 2008.

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  1. qwertus

    qwertus Thread Starter New Member

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    The fish cannot stay upright, it stays sideway at the bottom of the tank. The first fish that has this die shortly after. There is also another SAE in that same tank but it swims normally. Does anyone have experience with this problem?
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    Could just be a swim bladder problem. Many things can cause that.
     
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    qwertus Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    Does that kill the fish in a few hours? This has happen at least 2 times to SAE.
     
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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    I'm really not sure. Maybe someone else will have some swim bladder experience.
     
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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    I have had fish with swim bladder problems and yes it can kill them pretty fast if it is severe enough. And usually when you start noticing symptoms it is pretty severe
     
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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    Here is some more that I have found about this problem on another site, you can google/yahoo the other illness involved and as you will see they have very bleak outcomes.

    Swim-bladder Disease

    Symptoms: Abnormal swimming pattern, difficulty maintaining equilibrium.

    Swim bladder problems usually indicate another problem listed here. If you suspect swim-bladder problems in a fish, first check and treat it for other diseases as listed below:

    * Congenitally deformed bladder.
    * Cancer or tuberculosis in organs adjacent to the swim bladder.
    * Constipation.
    * Poor nutrition.
    * Chilling or rapid fluctuations in temperature.
    * Serious parasitic infestation.
    * Serious bacterial infestation.

    If you have eliminated other causes, make sure you are feeding the right food and make sure the fish is not constipated. Give it live food for awhile to ensure it is getting enough roughage. Also, check the temperature for your fish's requirements and keep the temperature stable.
     
    LemonDiscus, Dec 6, 2008
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    Re: Problems with Siamese Algea Eaters

    What are the tankmates? It could be another fish being aggressive to your SAE's.
     
    Blueiz, Dec 7, 2008
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    outdated topic without replies to last questions asked.
    you can pm me to have this unlocked in order to add requested info. ;)
     
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