Male Swimming downwards??????

[luke_potts]

Why is my male constantly swioiming downwards towards the bottom of the tank???
i have come in this morning and found him doing this. The female seems to be fine and not displaying the same actions.
can u please advise me on what i could do?

thanks
luke

[Carol_Roberts]

Try epsom salt ( magnesium sulfate) @ 1 or 2 teaspoons per 10 gallons. This will relieve constipation. IF it works you may need to soak his food or change his diet.

[luke_potts]

thanks carol :)

[luke_potts]

About how long should it take to work ????

thanks
luke

[Carol_Roberts]

4 hours or less for a simple case. You can redose after 4 hours if no improvement. Will not hurt the biofilter or other inhabitants. IF no improvement after 24 hours may be air bladder infection.

[luke_potts]

so if he is still the same, maybe even worse :( he is spending a lot of time on the surface.
treated tank twice with e/s and no change. Stomach seems very full but soft to the touch. what is the best and least painful course of action????????

thanks
luke

[Carol_Roberts]

If he is not improved and you have tried an antibiotic there may not be anything else you can do. It could be a tumor or blockage.

[luke_potts]

Thanks for your help carol!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
he is on the improve now. im glad i gave him just one more day to improve. He had 3 doses of formalin, 8 hrs apart, with 50% w/c every 8 hrs.
Thanks again for your help.

cheers
luke