Bloated bottom feeder.

reef · 03-12-2008, 11:16 PM

I think I have a sick bottom feeder. He is a small yellow one about 3 inches long. He is normally pretty active and moves around alot. Tonight he seems bloated like he is preggrnant (I dont have others). I did a water change of about half the tank (20 gal tank) three days ago. Is there anything I might be able to do for him?

reef · 03-14-2008, 09:05 AM

Guess I should have taken my problem to a more active forum.

tropical1 · 03-14-2008, 04:35 PM

if somone doesnt know the answer to your question they are most likely not gonna reply. why waste your time.

missfish · 03-15-2008, 08:05 PM

G day,

My guess the reason you didn't get a reply is because there was not enough information in your original post for anyone to be able to start to help. There are heaps of 'bottom feeders' out there so a name or a photo if you don't know the name would help. what are the parameters of your tank? (ammonia nitrite, nitrate, ph, temp, etc.) If you don't have testing kits you can usually get your local fish store to test your water for you.
Aslo how long has the tank been up and running? is it cycled? Do you have any other fish? Are any other fish affected? How do you do water changes?

There are just so many variables as to why a fish might get sick. We just need a narrower field to work in.

Based on your original post my broad advice is to do small water changes, say 25% using a water conditioner, at least once a week. (which i find is good way to improve many situations anyway.)

Good luck!

Missfish