Hi guys,
My algae eater has been floating at the bottom of the tank, most of the time he is upside down or sideways. This has been going on for about 3-4 days. I thought he was close to dying but he is still hanging in. I did a water and filter change and everything is in order chemically and all my other fish are doing fine? Is it possible he could have swallowed a rock or does anyone have any ideas why he is doing this and how I can help him?
Thanks,
Belinda~Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?Several things were left out of this explanation, first is he attached to anything? Second is he moving or just sitting still?
If the answer to to the first is yes, then no worries this is normal behavior. Second if he is just laying on the bottom and not moving then this could be several things. One he can have a swim bladder issue. It can also be a swim bladder disease. These can be corrected. I would set up a hospital tank and leave it set up. It is easier to medicate just the fish that are affected rather then putting all your fish in medication. It is similar to living with a family if one member is sick everyone does not take medicine. I hope that this was helpful, good luck and have fun that is what this hobby is all about.Algae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?hi he sounds like hes got swim bladder you can buy some treatment for it or put the insides of a pea in there hopefully he will eat it good luckAlgae eater has been floating upside down on the bottom of the tank for a few days?The same thing happed to my old fish. I'm sorry but there is a huge chance he will die soon.
