over-inflated swim bladder

[centrarchid]

I have a group of sunshine brevis that will soon be pressed into service of making fry.  Several fish are what I consider tobe of advanced age >4 years.  A couple of the older males are more valuable because they are not siblings or parents of others in group.  One of the males has had problem with his swim-bladder that appears to be overly inflated causing to float up.  Can this problem be resolved or should I destroy him?

[fish head]

I've had that happen w/ a few cichlids over the years... pretty sad... I couldn't find a solution.  They didn't live long after this started.

In a big tank w/ a lot of hiding places, I take fish out that are not acting right.  I don't want them hiding and dying and stinking up the place.

I have a big cat fish and he likes when I do that (because he gets to eat whoever is not acting right.)

Hey, its a tough world and in my house, big fish eat little fish.  (but it can be hard, when its a fish who has become a friend over the years)

[centrarchid]

I am going to see if deflating his swim bladder with a needle will restore normal function.

[fish head]

I'm not sure if that's a good idea... but then again, maybe I'm saying that because I wouldn't have the stomach for it

[Cichlid Junkie]

I agree, that sounds painful, but that's just my .02 

[twistedfisher]

lol can always try beano and there will be no more gas.


lol just a joke but i have no solution as well

[centrarchid]

I have done proceedure many times before with freshwater sunfishes and white bass.  They survive just fine.  Wound heals rapidly and swim bladder re-inflates.  I hope in this case re-inflation is not to present volume.

[Tana]

New poster to the forum and can't lurk any longer.     

Swim bladder problems in goldfish are common - and I have about 20 comets.  Usual treatment is thawed and peeled frozen peas to relieve the constipation.  I have heard of punturing the swim bladder with a needle, but care must be taken so that no internal organs are punctured as well.  I know I couldn't do it.

[centrarchid]

This problem does not appear to be associated with GIT (gastrointestinal tract).  I can see posterior swim bladder and it appears over sized.

[BuZz]

Here's an article that sounds like it might pertain to the condition you are talking about.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/frontosa_floating.php