Help Identify And Treat

[sarah40011]

My boyfriend purchased 5 fish and didnt check the name of them i have no clue what they are. They are tetra size and shape (roughly) completely see through with large black eyes. inside i can see they have an air bubble, all except one fish who seems to be lacking this air bubble and has to swim and swim all the time. i am worried for his health he must be knackered, and jow does he sleep?! i havnt the lead i need to upload a picture for a couple of days. can anyone help identify and how do you get air in a tiny fish?!

 

[KittyKat]

Indian glass fish? And sounds like swim bladder problem.. probably nothing you can do except look after them well.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Did you put them in a cycled tank? And what size is your tank?

 

[sarah40011]

yes everything cycled and established, all healthy fish he was bought with this problem (boyfriend didnt check before buying) feel so bad for him swim swim all the time. (tank is 30 gallon)
is he actually lacking a swim bladder do you think?

 

[This Old Spouse]

I don't know how it could be lacking a swim bladder and still be alive all this time, but clearly something happened to the poor guy. I don't know any cures. I guess just keep an eye on him and if he doesn't make it just be sure you get him out right away. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Welcome to the forum, by the way.

 

[sarah40011]

i have posted a picture of him in the photo section if anyone can help identify him