Swordtail is flashing spuratically

[Nine00]

My swordtail has been acting funny lately. He has been flashing every 15-30 seconds, occassionally running into other fish or decorations. Im not sure what it is. All my water parameters are good and my other fish are healthy.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

 

[rich311k]

What are your test readings? Any signs of ich? It does sound like he has some kind of parasite.

 

[Nine00]

Thanks for the quick reply. Here are my water parameters using API master test kit.

nitrate 5-10ppm
ammonia 0
nitrite 0
Chlorine 0
Alkalinity 105
Ph 7.8

There are no signs of ich. The only thing i notice is that his gills are moving more frequently. Also, it seems that he only flashes to his right. Has me thinking something with his right gill is infected, but i dont know what to treat him with.

Any ideas?

 

[rich311k]

I am not great with meds, I am guessing gill flukes. Hopefully a better fish treater will be along.