Clown Loach Problem

mrpink6789

Hey all, one of my loaches is a bit ill at the moment. He is just swimming at the very top of the tank. He moves around a little bit but then just lays there. Doesnt look like he can swim to the bottom on his own either. Temperature and water levels are all sound in the tank. Looks like it could be bladder problem or something, doesnt look bloated. also didnt see it being bullied by the other loach or any other fish. any ideas?

Cookie_Monster

feed him some peas, apparently they are very good for helping with swim bladder problems. (Don't ask me why though, something I've been told)

Limerick Bandit

you will need to take the shell off the peas before you feed them hope they work clown loach need somewhere to hide too like a cave or some rocks to hide in and are more active when the tank is near dark, they are a great fish to tell you how healthy your tank is as they will change from dark black stripes when your tank is going well to grey if there is something wrong

mrpink6789

He was fine there for the last few days, I got some tablets from the pet shop. Hopefully he'll be alright for a bit now. They have plenty of places to hide, sometimes i can go days without seeing them!

Sofiztikated

Another person here for the peas. Nice varied diet keeps them "regular" as well.

Does anyone else notice if their loaches grey out when they're eating?

Senor Willy

Peas are not a cure for Swim bladder problems. They are fed to constipated
fish. How are the other fish in the tank and what are the tank mates.

What meds have you added to the tank.