Oranda fish

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Question
I have some oranda fish in a pacific 6 foot fish tank. A couple of them seem to float on their backs and I have been told it is swim bladder problems. is there anything i can do?

Answer
Hello Ian.

Yes, it does sound like swim bladder. Do they look fat? If they look fat, it could be bloat. I will give you the treatments for both.

SWIM BLADDER INFECTION~

Do NOT feed them for a week to ten days. Also, using sinking food HIGHLY decreases the instance of SBD

BLOAT~
Feed shelled boiled peas for 2 days, and then no food for 3 days. Also, keep the lights off to reduce stress.

Both are usually non fatal, and if treated properly, your fish will make a quick recovery.

Let me know how it goes, or if you have any questions.

Thanks,
~Matt