Colins Angelfish Swimming Issue

[kandymann]

Hey guys.
1) Video one is Colin's angel before
2) Video two is Colin's angel today .



I have had this Colin's angel out of QT for about 3 months and he has been in display tank for about threetmonths. Before today it has been absolutely perfect. Eats anything I offer and is/was perfectly healthy.

Today out of no where I noticed it swimming tail down/head up back and forth all over the aquarium. It's like he's having a really hard time maintaining boyancy. It's like he's sinking more than floating.

One thing I noticed about this fish is that it had a somewhat enlarged abdomin when I got him. It could be that it suffered some decompression issues since Colin's angels are collected ~200 ft. He's had the slightly enlarged abdomin the entire time I've had it.

It's abdomen doesn't appear to be as bloated looking today as before. That's one observation.

It swam perfectly fine with a somewhat bloated abdomen before today. It never showed any issues boyancy whatsoever.

Anyone have any idea what could be going on? Again he's eating and looks real good other than the way it swims.

Thank you

 

[Big G]

It could be constipated a bit along with the possible connection to swim bladder problem. Could try feeding it frozen green peas that have been boiled to remove the outer skin. That could get things moving again. Next step would to be to treat the tank with Epsom Salts: 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. Together these have helped "unclog" fish's digestive systems. Beautiful fish.