siamese fighter

[Mako]

Not sure if it's an emergency, sorry if it isn't, but my siamese fighter is acting really weird. He can't seem to sink at all. He swims down a little (and that takes a lot of effort) and then just bobs back up like a cork. He has a mild case of ich at the moment and I wondered if that was something to do with it.
All levels are good, had them tested yesterday (had them done at the lfs and don't know the exact values, sorry). 2 clown loaches were introduced to the tank on Saturday (I think they brought in the ich - grrrrr!)
If someone could tell me whats going on, I'd be really grateful.
Thanks.

 

[Pointy_kitty]

what does he look like?
is he upside down/sideways at the top
if he is having trouble staying uprisght as if his little tummy is filled with helium than i would suggest its swim bladder!

here's a site that may help you!
(i stold it from someone on this site )

http/aquariumhobbyist.com/artoffishkeepi...ng/disease.html

or try:

http/www.fishyfarmacy.com/symptoms.html

oh and ich was most likely caused by the stress of adding new fish not necessarily the fish themselves
good luck
peace be with you

 

[Mako]

He isn't bloated at all. He isn't really on his side or back much either. He's in the corner now among the plant. Not looking too good.

 

[chunmak]

how much are u feeding it try a bacterial treatment like metaflex

 

[guppygirly]

My betta did this too. Sadly he did not make it. I was told that it may have been caused by too much dry food?? And to feed live frozen food in small amounts for a few days.