Oscar fish swim bladder disease.. Urgent.. please help :(

[fishyman171718]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

25ppm

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

11-20%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

What should I do guys? My ~8yo Oscar fish seems to have some type of swim bladder issue? I tried treating the tank with aquarium salt and metro and there's really no improvement. Any suggestions? I fear his days are limited at this point...


I can't attach a video but he essentially just swims like that, with little control.

 

[kno4te]

Lower water level so fish stay upright. Add epsom salt 3tbsp per 5g and kanamycin.

 

[fishyman171718]

Lower water level so fish stay upright. Add epsom salt 3tbsp per 5g and kanamycin.

Thank you for the response. I lowered the water level down to ~8inches and it's not doing much for him. Waiting for kana to arrive. I can see his swollen swim bladder, I've read you can pop it with a needle of some sort, if it comes to that how would you recommend I do that if at all?

 

[kno4te]

Thank you for the response. I lowered the water level down to ~8inches and it's not doing much for him. Waiting for kana to arrive. I can see his swollen swim bladder, I've read you can pop it with a needle of some sort, if it comes to that how would you recommend I do that if at all?

Lower more water so it has nice choice but stay upright. As long it’s upright then that stress can be reduced. That’s the goal of it otherwise upside down just get too stressed etc. I’ve not done it personally and not sure if response since not sure of cause.