Tiger Barb Problems

[ilovemyjenniefer]

i am having a problem with one of my tiger barbs i have a 36 gallon tank and six tiger barbs and one keeps swimming on its side and keeps its face towards the bottom of the tank the rest of the barbs are ok so i'm just worried that its sick or dying any advice would be appreciated

 

[bobross]

i am having a problem with one of my tiger barbs i have a 36 gallon tank and six tiger barbs and one keeps swimming on its side and keeps its face towards the bottom of the tank the rest of the barbs are ok so i'm just worried that its sick or dying any advice would be appreciated

Just a few quick q's about this problem.....


How long has this been going on/when did you notice it?

Are all of the barbs the same size?

What other fish do you have in your tank besides six tiger barbs?


I've only had about 15 tiger barbs IME, and I've found that the smaller barbs generally got picked on by larger ones in their school... do have any other fish in your tank that are acting different?

 

[newtotropical]

i am having a problem with one of my tiger barbs i have a 36 gallon tank and six tiger barbs and one keeps swimming on its side and keeps its face towards the bottom of the tank the rest of the barbs are ok so i'm just worried that its sick or dying any advice would be appreciated

I have a Albino Tiger that does that, eats well and seems ok otherwise. It is in a group of 7 and is one of the largest. mine hasnt died yet!!

 

[bobross]

What's the status with this fish?


Maybe this barb has swim bladder problems.

 

[newtotropical]

What's the status with this fish?


Maybe this barb has swim bladder problems.

Mines ok bladder wise. He is fine at feeding time, gets stuck in!
Think it could be bullying go on!!

 

[Rillan]

If you have a breeding net put him in that so you can spend some time observing him alone. If he acts better alone then hes being bullied. Maybe for a day tops.

 

[newtotropical]

If you have a breeding net put him in that so you can spend some time observing him alone. If he acts better alone then hes being bullied. Maybe for a day tops.

Ill give it a go!