Nathaneto2
Member
Hey all,
I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank very understocked:
- 21 neon tetra
- 3 lemon barb (passive)
- 1 blue gourami
- 1 clown pleco
0/0/.02 for test readings
7.1 ph
I do a 33% wc every month or so, and I have very good filtration.
Recently, one of my Neon Tetras developed what I assumed to be swim bladder. Bloating of stomach, inability to swim correctly, tilting, unable to eat. I put him in a breeder box for isolation. Three hours later, he was belly up. What I noticed is that his stomach had bloated completely, to the point where it had almost come out of his body. I also observed small black dots, what looked to be bugs, on the belly. I have attached a video post-mortem for those who care to observe: (warning, not the prettiest)
What I am looking to know is... was this swim bladder? Is anyone familiar with these "bug" things that can be seen? I am worried that there is an invasive and deadly disease or species in the tank that I should take action on. Please get back to me if you can offer help!
Thanks
I have a 55 gallon freshwater tank very understocked:
- 21 neon tetra
- 3 lemon barb (passive)
- 1 blue gourami
- 1 clown pleco
0/0/.02 for test readings
7.1 ph
I do a 33% wc every month or so, and I have very good filtration.
Recently, one of my Neon Tetras developed what I assumed to be swim bladder. Bloating of stomach, inability to swim correctly, tilting, unable to eat. I put him in a breeder box for isolation. Three hours later, he was belly up. What I noticed is that his stomach had bloated completely, to the point where it had almost come out of his body. I also observed small black dots, what looked to be bugs, on the belly. I have attached a video post-mortem for those who care to observe: (warning, not the prettiest)
What I am looking to know is... was this swim bladder? Is anyone familiar with these "bug" things that can be seen? I am worried that there is an invasive and deadly disease or species in the tank that I should take action on. Please get back to me if you can offer help!
Thanks