funny stuff with a tetra

[kaiskingdom]

EEK- my blue tetra has just started to swim really peculiarly. It cant stay horizontal and often swims vertically or upside down and it is real obvious he's struggling to stay afloat. It often goes on its side and floats down to the bottom. All the other fish are fine as far as swimming but they're all watching the blue tetra and hanging otu at the top (they never do this). What the heck is wrong with my tetra!??! By the way, we've had him for a year (he's not new).

 

[Phantom Thief]

Sounds like a disease, but i can't comment on what disease it is. Try to quarantine it into another tank if possible.

P.T.

 

[kaiskingdom]

just read the post for 'newbies' by william.. heres my info

1. Water parameters. (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, PH, temp', Hardness etc) -- no clue at this particular moment
2. A full description of the fishes symptoms. -- see above
3. How often you do water changes and how much.-- 1/3 of the tank every month
4. Any chemicals and treatments you add to the water. -- none besides water conditioner when i do water changes
5. What tank mates are in the tank. -- 3 angels and 2 other tetras, and a placostymus (sp?!)
6. Tank size. -- 50 gallon
7. Finally Have you recently added any new fish? -- no

 

[JamesTasker]

Sounds like it could be swimbladder. you can buy medication for it

 

[LoveMyOscar]

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