danio

[jungle jim]

Hi out there any sugestions as to why one of my zebra danios looks more like a puffer fish than a danio ? very bloated with a red area under the tail ,was o`k yesterday can`t think whats wrong unless it`s pregnant.I have 7 danios and 8glowlight tetras in a 80ltr tank all help accepted thank you

 

[Blade118]

yea one of mine looks like a puffer fish but has not got any red bits on it



like i said i think mine is and she is now looking for a mate

 

[Blade118]

thats what i think anyway

 

[The-Wolf]

firstly danios are not livebearers so this is the wrong forum.
secondly what are you water parameters[ ammonia, nitrIte, nitrAte, pH, kH, gH.]

have you added anything to the tank within the last few days, like plants, new fish etc?

what other symptoms is it exhibiting, like rapid gill movements, being alone not eating etc, anything that is not normal.

 

[WILDER]

What do you feed the fish, what does it look like when the fish goes to the toilet, can the fish maintain it's balance in the water, are scales sticking out like a pinecone, red patches second infection septicemia, also like has been mentioned need to no water stats in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph.

 

[jungle jim]

What do you feed the fish, what does it look like when the fish goes to the toilet, can the fish maintain it's balance in the water, are scales sticking out like a pinecone, red patches second infection septicemia, also like has been mentioned need to no water stats in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph.

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[WILDER]

If you can't answer then questions it's going to be hard, can you issolate the fish.

 

[jungle jim]

thanks for all the replies the fish are fed on flake food, lettuce now and then plus frozen snacks every other week, the fish lays over to one side and hides behind plants or on the bottom, i have just looked and he is laying as he should be laying upright, he has rapid gill movements but just seems to float there i have just done the water tests and they are ph7.6 nitrite0 amonia0 and nitrate40 there are no scales sticking out he is just smooth but bloated.thanks

 

[WILDER]

Sounds like swim bladder i would recommend some shelled peas and daphnia, if the red in the tail look like patches of red that is a second infection septicemia, and the fish well to be honest is in a bad way, and probably won't make it, if you can issolate the fish you could try antibiotics.

 

[WILDER]

Not the writer of this information below.


Septicemia



Symptoms:

Fish may have reddening at fin bases, blood streaks throughout the fins and body, small hemorrhages around the eyes. Dull listless behavior and lack of appetite may also be present.



Cause:

Systemic bacterial infection caused by various bacteria, including Aeromonas, Pseudomonas and Vibrio. The illness is often brought on by poor water quality or as a result of parasitic infestations or other infections. These bacteria enter the blood stream and circulate through the tissues causing inflammation and damage. Inflamed blood vessels in the skin and at fin bases stand out. Blood vessel and heart tissue damage cause hemorrhaging and consequently leakage of body fluids into the abdomen, which may lead to Dropsy.



Treatment:

Water conditions must be improved for all fish in the tank, regardless of how many fish are infected. Check your water’s Treat with Kanacyn or Tetracycline as well as with a medicated food if the fish will eat. If parasites are suspected, all the fish in the tank should be treated with antiparasitic medication. Using salt to help restore osmotic balance might be helpful.

 

[WILDER]

Not the writer of this either below.

Swim Bladder Disorder



The Swim bladder is a gas-filled sac located inside the fish’s body cavity just above most of the other internal organs. This sac is what gives the fish buoyancy and controls equilibrium. The amount of gas in this sac changes as the fish rises and sinks in the water, enabling it to swim, hover and move in the water. Without the use of the Swim-bladder organ a fish is unable to control it's own movements.



Symptoms:

Fish with a swim bladder disorder appear to have an abnormal swimming pattern, usually with their tail end up. They also appear to have difficulty maintaining equilibrium. They may even float upside down or appear to be stuck at the surface of the water, being unable to swim down, or they may lie on the bottom, unable to rise. Fish with a swim bladder disorder will continue to try and feed, showing a normal appetite.



Cause:

The most common cause of swim bladder disorders is improper diet. An improper diet can lead to intestinal gas or intestinal blockages. Intestinal blockages can irritate the bowel, giving bacteria or other parasites an entry point where they can then cause damage to the swim bladder. Swim bladder disorders are most common in the larger, deep-bodied varieties of Goldfish. Fish also fed a lot of dried foods, especially pellets, are most susceptible. This condition is frequently observed in the later stages of Malawi Bloat, which is primarily due to an improper diet as well and intestinal irritation.



Treatment:

Because this disorder is due principally to an improper diet, a change in their feeding needs to be made. Dried foods with lots of protein should be kept to a minimum. Pellets and other dense foods should be soaked prior to feeding or completely eliminated from their diet. Foods with lots of fiber should be introduced, such as zucchini, squash, spinach, romaine lettuce, peas, and grated carrots. If you suspect that the fish is victim to a bacterial infection, treat the fish with a medicated food.

 

[jungle jim]

sorry folks the danio died, but when i touched her body out came loads of eggs, so maybe she was egg bound after all but thanks for all the help you gave me , it`s nice to know there are people out there who are willing to give advice thank you all

 

[Annastasia]

Awww, I'm so sorry. RIP little girl.

And just for further reference...next time you might want to put this in the Emergency Section, or the Cyprinids and Characins section, seeing as Danios aren't Livebearers.

 

[WILDER]

Sorry R.I.P. bless her got blood poisoning as well bless her.

 

[jungle jim]

) Sorry Annastasia, my mistake will think next time