Recent content by carrot1

I have a platy exhibiting what could be similar behaviour and forum members suggested that it might be a swim bladder disorder, although treatment to date hasn't worked. Just an idea worth looking into.

As a newby to fish, to my surprise I have been extremely successful in breeding guppies, so much so my tank at times has been like fish soup. I have now bought some larger "baby eaters" to keep the numbers down. Platy breeding is much the same as guppies and I cannot help but feel and having...

Thank you for your great reply. I only wish the fish shop gave me this sensible idea when I called 3 weeks ago. I went out straight away and bought some swim bladder medicene and salt. I hope it is not too late. I am so glad I have found this site. Thank you. C1 I had some great replies...

Absolutely sure you are right. I wish I had known 3 weeks ago when I first rang up the fish shop with this description. I went out straight away today and bought some swim bladder medicene and just hope it is in time. Thank you. c1 More likely swim bladder infection, which I am now...

Male platy started sitting on bottom of tank, thought he was going to die, but was moving fins fine, swiming up to feed. Has been like this now for 3 weeks. Spoke to fish shop who suggested he was being bullied by other male platy (only 2 in tank). Behavious backed up this idea, so took...