Cures for swim bladder infection?

MarkMI · 09-15-2005, 04:13 PM

Checking the site on disease it says that some fish may require anti botics but it also says that some swim bladder problems may be caused by diet. I have been feeding my blue betta flakes and he loves em. I have noticed that recently, most likely due to his illness, that he hasnt been eating much if anything.

I know some people mentioned other vegetable products to feed them. Are any of them good for curing this? Does anyone have any suggestions?

shev · 09-15-2005, 05:10 PM

shucked peas will clean out its system.

Damon · 09-15-2005, 05:26 PM

Its not a disease, its not an infection. Its a small or large rupture of the fish swimbladder (this organ allows fish to float at various levels of an aquarium). Cut back on feedings and feed shelled peas or brine shrimp. It can heal if the fish is in otherwise good shape and or the fish is still young and developing.

MarkMI · 09-15-2005, 06:45 PM

I thought that I had remembered peas, but wasnt sure. Can I just buy canned ones and shell em?

The site said that it could be a side affect of other problems. Which this fish has/had and I have been trying to remedy.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Damon · 09-15-2005, 06:53 PM

Canned peas are generally cooked but if you find uncooked ones those will work. They need to be uncooked

09-15-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
MarkMI Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Age: 35 Posts: 48	Cures for swim bladder infection? Checking the site on disease it says that some fish may require anti botics but it also says that some swim bladder problems may be caused by diet. I have been feeding my blue betta flakes and he loves em. I have noticed that recently, most likely due to his illness, that he hasnt been eating much if anything. I know some people mentioned other vegetable products to feed them. Are any of them good for curing this? Does anyone have any suggestions?

09-15-2005, 05:26 PM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	Its not a disease, its not an infection. Its a small or large rupture of the fish swimbladder (this organ allows fish to float at various levels of an aquarium). Cut back on feedings and feed shelled peas or brine shrimp. It can heal if the fish is in otherwise good shape and or the fish is still young and developing. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

09-15-2005, 06:53 PM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	Canned peas are generally cooked but if you find uncooked ones those will work. They need to be uncooked __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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shev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montana Age: 20 Posts: 1,620	shucked peas will clean out its system.

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MarkMI Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Age: 35 Posts: 48	I thought that I had remembered peas, but wasnt sure. Can I just buy canned ones and shell em? The site said that it could be a side affect of other problems. Which this fish has/had and I have been trying to remedy. Thanks for the suggestion.

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