Swim bladder disease

La swim bladder It is a sac-shaped membranous organ, located above most of the internal organs. It is full of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide and its main function is to regulation of fish buoyancy.

The swim bladder is connected to the esophagus through the pneumocystic duct. This conduit allows the fish to further adjust its buoyancy by allowing gas to escape from the swim bladder into the esophagus if necessary.

Swim bladder disease is caused by an infection that makes it impossible for the fish to perform its usual functions. It can be viral, which has a cure or bacterial, it has to be treated with medication.

Symptom

We can say that the fish is sick when it is impossible to maintain verticality and remains completely still at the bottom of the aquarium. Stop eating. The fish does not control its body and is lethargic. Another symptom that you are sick when the tail fin is reversed or bottoming out. Since the fish is completely unable to swim and from there it sinks.

It is produced because When the fish absorbs the water, it expands its digestive system. It closes its duct and that is when when it closes the exit of gases from the swim bladder is interrupted. The bladder can remain full of air and not deflate. From there the fish floats and falls to the bottom.

For treat the disease you have to raise the temperature of the aquarium water. A low temperature can slow digestion and lead to constipation. While the fish is in treatment, the water temperature should be kept between 21 and 26 ° C to aid faster digestion.

It is also recommended to let the fish fast for three days. So your whole body will return to its natural state. Since the swim bladder is also caused by feeding problems.

If the disease persists, it must be treated with medication or antibiotics.