Treatment For Swimbladder Problem?

[myrtle]

Hi, one of my Threadfin Rainbows is showing signs of swimbladder issues (barrel rolling, upside down etc) I am aware that this can be treated if it's bacterial but can it be treated if it is caused by a lowering of temperature? I think it's this as I did a w/c on the tank yesterday and the temp did drop by 3 or 4 degrees which is far more than I usually get (the water must have been exceptionally cold from the mains last night!). The fish in question has only been i the tank for a few weeks and was slightly weaker than the others anyway.

 

[WILDER]

Internal bacteria med. That's really all you can do.
Once fish barrel roll and turn upside down the chances are not good.

 

[myrtle]

I was afraid that may be the case

would it be better to put her out of her misery to stop any unnecessary suffering? Thanks for replying though.

 

[WILDER]

Give the fish a chance as they can surprise you sometimes.
I would definately use an internal bacterial med.
If in the uk anti internal bacteria med by interpet.
Keep fingers crossed for you.
Good Luck.

 

[myrtle]

Thanks for the crossed fingers but it was too late for my poor girl. As I say she was the weakest of the 6 females I bought a week ago and has not looked A1 from the off, though with no definitive symptoms.
Thanks again, this forum must be almost a full time job for you with all these pleas for help!

 

[WILDER]

Bless her.
Sorry for your loss.
R.I.P.

Thanks.