xxkitzoxx
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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Nope. What are your water parameters?
pH is 7, 20 gallon tank, 40 gallon filter, 30% water change every few days
I feed them small floating pellets on weekdays and frozen peas on weekends
The other two fish in the tank don't act like this, it is only the one fish doing this , could it be from how the pet store cared for him?
How long have you had the tank set up? Have you tested ammonia levels? Do you treat your water before adding it?
Water quality is usually the first culprit when it comes to fish illnesses.
The first step is to figure out what's wrong!What can I do to treat this?
The first step is to figure out what's wrong!
Swimming at unusual angles is often related to swim bladder issues. I'm not very knowledgeable in that area. However, I do know poor water quality makes everything worse. Fish that might not otherwise be bothered could be overwhelmed if their system is compromised by ammonia in the water.
Ammonia is really good at getting bad, unfortunately.
It looks like TopFin does help reduce the effects of ammonia, but it's not listed as a selling point.
Water changes are your best friend right now!
Well, that depends on how you want to spend your money. If you've got $10 in your budget right now, buy the API liquid ammonia test kit. In fact, that would be my next purchase with one exception. Don't buy strips. They are less money upfront, but the per test cost is ridiculous. If you have $30, buy the API master test kit. That kit includes the ammonia test, among others, so you won't have to buy each test individually. Like many bundles, it is less expensive than its combined components.Would buying the bottle of ammonia remover be a good idea? Does that actually work? And how much of a water change do you suggest? 50%?
Well, that depends on how you want to spend your money. If you've got $10 in your budget right now, buy the API liquid ammonia test kit. In fact, that would be my next purchase with one exception. Don't buy strips. They are less money upfront, but the per test cost is ridiculous. If you have $30, buy the API master test kit. That kit includes the ammonia test, among others, so you won't have to buy each test individually. Like many bundles, it is less expensive than its combined components.
If you buy either of those and still have some funds, then do the detoxifier. I've heard good things about API's AmmoLock, and I love Seachem's Prime. In fact, Prime is a pretty well respected conditioner in and of itself.
Test kit first, though!
Keep up with the 30% water changes every other day until ammonia reads zero.
I'm sure someone else more knowledgeable with swim bladder issues will have some insights soon.
You're welcome.Thank you!
You're welcome.
Swim bladder experts, what do you say?