SBD.....Chronic?

[SigsMom]

Hi All! My betta got swim bladder disease about a month ago ( at least I think that's what it was ). He was eating normally, but kept rolling to one side. I fasted him for a few days and treated him with Epsom salts. He seemed to make a nice recovery. Now he is back to floating on one side.

Is swim bladder disease a chronic condition that he'll get over and over again?

Thanks!!

[LittleBlueFishlets]

Exactly how did you treat him with the Epsom salt? (Amount added, for how long, etc)? Also, could you fill out the form below so that people have more information?

Housing
What size is your tank?
What temperature is your tank?
Does your tank have a filter?
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration?
Is your tank heated?
What tank mates does your betta fish live with?

Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish?
How often do you feed your betta fish?

Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change?
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change?
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change?

Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters?

Ammonia:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:
Hardness:
Alkalinity:

Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed?
How has your betta fish's behavior changed?
When did you start noticing the symptoms?
Have you started treating your fish? If so, how?
Does your fish have any history of being ill?
How old is your fish (approximately)?