it is the amount that is usually a problem. extremely tiny amounts will not cause
floatiness. most people feed fish like they were large animals. but they dont
require anywhere near the amount of food most people are feeding. and wet food
really helps with floaters, as does warm water. INgrid

(suzicreamcheese) wrote:

You won't believe this but I have a fancy-finned goldfish that will
display swim bladder symptoms if I feed him anything but frozen
veggies (thawed, of course). When he first showed symptoms I did a web
search and found out about the frozen pea trick - you feed the fish a
thawed, well cut up frozen pea(discard the pea's outer shell first).
Then you can also fast a day or two.
The pea worked. Problem is - whenever I gave the fish regular food
or thawed bloodworms or brine he would stay at the top or bottom and
show signs of bladder imbalance. As long as I keep him on veggies he
is fine and swims happily. Can you believe?
SuziCreamCheese - and PS, water quality is not an issue with me. I
maintain many tanks and have years of experience!



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