Blue Acara

[C_H_R_I_S]

I have 2 blue Acara, both of which are usually very active. Over the last couple of days 1 of them has developed serveral smalls lumps on its body and has pretty much stopped swimming around the tank as usual. When it does swim it looks very nose heavy, not very stable and struggles to swim towards the top of the tank. I have been advised could be swim bladder or cancer? Can it be treated? Thanks

 

[colleen0309]

We will need alittle more information if we are going to be much help. Water parameters (Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate to start)? What other tank mates are there? How often do you do water changes, and volume of water change? A picture of the fish would be a great help.

 

[C_H_R_I_S]

Came home from work and he had died. Water parameters are fine. 25% water changes are done once a week. Other tank mates are another blue Acara who is fine and is showing none of the same symptoms, 5 angels and 4 pictus cats

 

[colleen0309]

So sorry he didn't make it.