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DRGilroy
09-08-2009, 09:23 PM
I think it is having a swim bladder problem. Can I have a second opinion and recommendations on treatment? It just started doing this today after being in quarantine almost two weeks. I added a Picasso Clown to the tank Friday evening and a Sixline Saturday and did a water change yesterday about 10-15% I wonder if the Picasso or Sixline injured the Onyx or if the water change did something... Thanks for any help!

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DRGilroy
09-09-2009, 07:29 AM
I may have jumped the gun a little. He appears to be doing better today and is swimming around upright. I'm still watching for signs of bacterial infection though.
jt_milstead
09-10-2009, 10:27 AM
Better treat the infection....Man your having bad luck with clowns lately....
bpro32
09-10-2009, 10:31 AM
Swim bladder is most often taken care of by the fish's immune system
jt_milstead
09-14-2009, 01:47 PM
Any updates???
DRGilroy
09-14-2009, 01:56 PM
He appears to be doing okay. Swimming around upright and eating good. He does like to stay around the surface most of the time though. I noticed the Picasso bullies the Onyx sometimes. The Picasso is about a half inch larger in size and they don't hang out with each other. The Onyx will do it's shake for the Picasso but it really doesn't pay any attention to him other than bulling.