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If he is having buoyancy issues-it could be several things-one-it could be due to poor genetic and/or how he was reared at the fish farm, it could be bacterial infection, inflamed or impacted duct and even labyrinth organ related.....
Sometime they will have chronic buoyancy issues especially when it was related to genetic or rearing issue at the fish farm....usually they can still live a normal life allbeit on his side and/or limited.....
What I would do- 14 day Epsom salt treatment in a small QT-Epsom salt (Not aquarium salt) tannins either IAL or dried Oak leaf
Place him in a small QT-the small temporary container he came in works great for this-be sure and attach it to the side of the heated tank to maintain temp in the 77-78F range and cover the top with plastic veggie wrap to help retain heat/humidity for the labyrinth organ.
Premix some treatment water in a 1gal jug of dechlorinated water-Add Epsom salt 3tsp/gal and the tannin source if you have one-let this steep for 30min and use this water for 25% water changes every 15min for 1hour today-he needs to stay in the QT and Treatment water for the duration of the treatment of 14 days
Tomorrow start 50% water changes with the premixed Tx water every day for 3 days-On day 4 make 100%-repeat this schedule for 14 days.....
Nutrition-good quality varied diet fed in small frequent meals-If you have access to mosquito larva-offer a few rinsed for 1 meal a day
Good luck and keep us posted.....
Sometime they will have chronic buoyancy issues especially when it was related to genetic or rearing issue at the fish farm....usually they can still live a normal life allbeit on his side and/or limited.....
What I would do- 14 day Epsom salt treatment in a small QT-Epsom salt (Not aquarium salt) tannins either IAL or dried Oak leaf
Place him in a small QT-the small temporary container he came in works great for this-be sure and attach it to the side of the heated tank to maintain temp in the 77-78F range and cover the top with plastic veggie wrap to help retain heat/humidity for the labyrinth organ.
Premix some treatment water in a 1gal jug of dechlorinated water-Add Epsom salt 3tsp/gal and the tannin source if you have one-let this steep for 30min and use this water for 25% water changes every 15min for 1hour today-he needs to stay in the QT and Treatment water for the duration of the treatment of 14 days
Tomorrow start 50% water changes with the premixed Tx water every day for 3 days-On day 4 make 100%-repeat this schedule for 14 days.....
Nutrition-good quality varied diet fed in small frequent meals-If you have access to mosquito larva-offer a few rinsed for 1 meal a day
Good luck and keep us posted.....
