Dwarf Gourami, possible swim bladder

[wilmo]

hey folks,
I've just noticed that on of my females, is a little bloated, gasping quite a bit and goes sideways at times. I've currently placed her in a floating breeding trap so its easier to find her.

1. Could this be swim bladder?
2. Whats the best treatment for it?

Thanks in advance

 

[SouthernSon]

As long as they can maintain normal buoyancy they don't have it. Them going sideways could be other diseases.

Also it is untreatable so thankfully your fish don't have it.

 

[wilmo]

thank god for that, will I feed her peas, or brine shrimp?

 

[SouthernSon]

I assume your water parameters are normal? Is she still eating?

 

[wilmo]

Yeh there all good. She ate this morning. No problems then.

 

[Shark_Bait]

if you boil a pea till it is mushy and feed it to her, i've heard that can make a big difference

 

[wilmo]

She died. All my levels are normal. I don't understand this.