Post by Carl on Jul 30, 2020 9:30:05 GMT -5
I've updated the "Fish Aeromonas & Vibrio Disease | Septicemia, Pop Eye, Treatment" article again
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Vibrio_Aeromonas.html
Here is an excerpt from the section dealing with Bloating & Swim Bladder Issues
"Aeromonas can also be a factor in swim bladder or intestinal problems, especially when food is allowed to decompose on the bottom of the aquarium where fish (especially goldfish) may come along and consume it; also soaking dry foods in water prior to feeding cuts down on intestinal Aeromonas infections (as does healthy water parameters).
Large amounts of decomposing organic debris on the bottom of the aquarium (especially with goldfish) can also be a cause intestinal Aeromonas infections, so good filtration and in between cleanings with tools such as the Eheim Sludge Remover Vacuum can help.
Generally for Swim Bladder infections simple fish baths described later in this article should be the first treatment step as well as withholding food for a couple days, and increasing mineral/electrolyte levels in the tank.
This can be done with products such as Regular or Medicated Wonder Shells and/or AAP Betta Spa which both are also especially helpful for fish such as Bettas not kept in filtered aquariums.
Betta Spa is somewhat weak when it comes to essential mineral Cations, but includes Indian Almond Leaf Extract which can be very beneficial for bloating caused by Aeromonas (AAP Wonder Shells at 1/4 dose along with Betta Spa is an excellent combination).
Also, sometimes feeding a medicated fish food "slurry" can help, especially if the cause is bacterial or parasitic.
Further Reading as to how to perform: Aquarium Medications Part 1; Food Delivery of Medications"
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Vibrio_Aeromonas.html
Here is an excerpt from the section dealing with Bloating & Swim Bladder Issues
"Aeromonas can also be a factor in swim bladder or intestinal problems, especially when food is allowed to decompose on the bottom of the aquarium where fish (especially goldfish) may come along and consume it; also soaking dry foods in water prior to feeding cuts down on intestinal Aeromonas infections (as does healthy water parameters).
Large amounts of decomposing organic debris on the bottom of the aquarium (especially with goldfish) can also be a cause intestinal Aeromonas infections, so good filtration and in between cleanings with tools such as the Eheim Sludge Remover Vacuum can help.
Generally for Swim Bladder infections simple fish baths described later in this article should be the first treatment step as well as withholding food for a couple days, and increasing mineral/electrolyte levels in the tank.
This can be done with products such as Regular or Medicated Wonder Shells and/or AAP Betta Spa which both are also especially helpful for fish such as Bettas not kept in filtered aquariums.
Betta Spa is somewhat weak when it comes to essential mineral Cations, but includes Indian Almond Leaf Extract which can be very beneficial for bloating caused by Aeromonas (AAP Wonder Shells at 1/4 dose along with Betta Spa is an excellent combination).
Also, sometimes feeding a medicated fish food "slurry" can help, especially if the cause is bacterial or parasitic.
Further Reading as to how to perform: Aquarium Medications Part 1; Food Delivery of Medications"
