Orange Molly Swimming Funny!

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I've just noticed that my orange molly is swimming really funny,it would swim ok for a minute then it goes vertical then onto its side,is this stress related,its just i had a reda tail shark in the tank but it has gone since this morning coz it was killing the other fish (stress) could this be whats up with the molly?
 
graham
 
Is the fish struggling to stay up right.
Turn upside down.
 
There many causes to swim bladder.
Bad water quality, poor diet of to many dried foods,unstable temp, bacterial infection of the swim bladder, injury, internal parasites,
birth defect, 

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. 
 


 

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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.
 


 

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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.
 


 

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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.

 
 
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Hmmmm bamboozled now :D i had fed them at tea time there,with bloodworm,and mini pellets not a lot of them either so i wonder would it be the pellets then,i would say that it will probably be dead in the morning etc,water reading are all perfect  as they were check whith my mate who i get my fishies from now,hes the guy that took my red tail shark,he doesnt een stock them either because of there aggression,but he knows someone who will buy it of him :)
 
If she getting exhausted it might be better to put her out of her misery.
 
Cook some frozen peas for a few minutes. Let cool down and pop out of shell.
Chop into small pieces and add to the tank.
 
If you can isolate you could always try anti internal bacteria medication by interpet.
 
Just been out there and checken on it seems to be swimming ok now,but if i notice that she is swimming funny again in the morning i will give her peas to see if that will help,or if shes gasping i will put her out of her misery.....thanks for your help :)
 
regards graham
 
Is there salt in the tank? Mollies are brackish water fish, they can get the shimmies without salt in the tank. 
 
He can't add salt with some of the fish he keeps. 
Mollies do better in brackish tanks.
 
I cant believe the molly is still alive,i really thought she was on her way out,the only fish that has died since the red tail shark has gone is my last clown loach,all these fish dieing all the tim is doing my head in,i feel like just giving the fish away and shuting down the tank.
 
Is she still swimming funny?
 
Yeah she is,but she look ok,very strange as i thought she was on her way out,tell me do you know what the best way would be to remove paint from the back of the tank (outside) ;) just i want it all see through and the back of the tank is awkward to get at,i was going to try a wee bit of paint remover but then thought the fumes might get into the tank,any suggestions? :)
 
Never removed paint from a tank so don't know.
I would maybe start a new thread about that.
 
Have you tried the peas?
 
Paint all removed god there was plastic storage boxes everywhere earlier with fishies in them lol and all the wood and plant from the tank,to tell you the truth i forgot all about the peas,was busy with work,then had to make candles for an order aswell as doing the tank so not that long finished doing everything,i need more hours in the day,i will see how its swimming in the morning before work then when i get home i will do the pea's thingy,i need to start to leave sticky memo's all over the place,old age getting to me the old mind aint as sharpe
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