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Date Posted: 18:18:03 03/20/02 Wed
Author: Sandy
Subject: Re: Poor Lucy
In reply to: Deana Simile 's message, "Poor Lucy" on 22:05:45 03/09/02 Sat

>Lucy is our Red Cap Oranda that now floats to the top
>of the tank instead of wiggling around the tank as she
>used to. We have recently noticed her staying at the
>top corner of the tank and if she swims down to the
>bottom of the tank, as soon as she stops wiggling she
>rises to the top again. She has also lost her
>appetite. She still eats but at a much slower rate
>than before.
>If she moves in the way of the stream of the filtered
>water, it pushes her to the other side of the tank.
>She is lethargic and while she seems to be making an
>effort to move from time to time, it all seems too
>hard for her.
>We have made no drastic changes to the tank. The ph
>is normal and as we have another goldfish that has
>shared the tank with her for the past 12 months who is
>swimming and eating as usual we think there is nothing
>wrong with the tank.
>Her body weight is evenly placed on both sides and the
>tail fin has alot of red veins in it. These veins
>have regularly appeared, some days darker than others,
>and in the past this has not caused us any concern.
>The baffling thing is there is plenty of information
>regarding fish sinking to the bottom, but we have not
>been able to locate any information about fish
>floating to the top.
>Any ideas or information would be GREATLY appreciated.
>We LOVE Lucy.
>Thanks
>Deana and Tony
Hi Deana& Tony,
I have the same exact problem - Same exact fish. Not sure if she is egg-bound or has swim bladder disease. In either case, try giving her thawed frozen peas, take the skin off, this will help clean her out & is excellent food for all of your goldfish. I've been giving her Epson Salt Dips & this seems to be working. Put some aged water in a bucket with some water from the tank & put in 1 Tablespoon Epson Salts per gallon of water. You should also keep an airstone going in the bucket. Set her in for 15 minutes each day for 5 days. Mine seems about 80% better in 3 days! Also, what have you been feeding her up till now? Good luck, Sandy

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