Gas bubbles from vent
- Thread starter Bigfishnut
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- aro diseaes gas bubbles
Was it moved recently? Big aros will sometimes gulp in air when moved. If the situation becomes dire... I would probe and try to release trapped air.
No, he's been in this tank since last July. I may need some assistance with information on how to probe to release air. I assume you mean with a hypodermic needle? I'll keep you posted on his condition. Thanks all for your input. It's greatly appreciated. This fish is considered a family member.
Bare bottom, no decorations. Was thinking possibly a bone from tilapia is causing an issue. I check carefully for bones, but sometimes my girlfriend feeds the fish and it's possible she may have missed one.
Is it floating (weakly bobbing at the surface) near the surface and/or is the back arched at all?
Your tank is so lightly stocked I don't think it's stress from other fish or water quality. You don't feed live foods or have new introductions so infection or disease is hard idea to fully endorse.
I would try to get it eating. That would be my main goal. Crickets, mealworms, earthworms, carnisticks, whatever he goes crazy for would be my approach. Possibly a couple days of epsom to purge.
You're right if it was water quality related I believe the rays behavior would be an indicator. This is puzzling.
I would try to get it eating. That would be my main goal. Crickets, mealworms, earthworms, carnisticks, whatever he goes crazy for would be my approach. Possibly a couple days of epsom to purge.
You're right if it was water quality related I believe the rays behavior would be an indicator. This is puzzling.
The crazy thing is his favorite food is the normal tilapia and shrimp daily food. He'll normally try to take your hand off. I think I will try the crickets. It's one of the foods I got him eating when he was a baby.
