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    Hole in Head Syndrome in my Oranda?

    Head is underwater, as the swim bladder issue he’s having leaves his head lower than his tail. When he’s at the top his dorsal fin lies flat against his body and doesn’t actually stick out above the surface. I’ve looked for signs of damage and can’t see any on this back. Right now he’s getting...
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    Hole in Head Syndrome in my Oranda?

    I agree, the nitrate is what probably got them susceptible to getting sick, but now that they're sick, i dont think water changes are all that's needed. Nitrate levels wouldnt explain the mucus filled, white stringy poop, or the ulcer. I think they need meds at this point and then better...
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    Hole in Head Syndrome in my Oranda?

    I'm relatively new to the hobby and have been learning quite a lot. One of the issues I've been having is my chocolate oranda seems to be floating at the surface with his tail higher than his head (he does seem to be able to swim down to the bottom to grab sinking food but when he's resting...
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