How to treat a floating bloated Goldfish with a swim bladder disorder with Dr Loh Fish veterinarian

In this video we show you a procedure used to help a floating bloated Goldfish with a swim bladder disorder with Dr Loh Fish veterinarian.
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These videos are for education purposes only. If you need assistance please consult with your fish veterinarian to make sure what information is right for your case.
Dr Loh is a Past-President of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, and continues to help the veterinary and para-professional communities by serving as WAVMA Webinar co-ordinator/moderator and WAVMA Executive Board Member. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University and provides advice on fish health and welfare to several universities and the RSPCA.
Dr Loh has published practical manuals and instructional videos to help fellow veterinarians and fish owners, for the betterment of fish health and welfare globally:
** “Fish Vetting Essentials” (book)
** “Fish Vetting Medicines - Formulary of Fish Treatments” (book)
** “Fish Vetting Techniques & Practical Tips” (DVD).
Pertinent Posts:
2014 President of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA),
Secretary for the Aquatic Animal Health Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS),
Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University and provides advice on fish health and welfare to several universities and the RSPCA, and
WAVMA Webinar co-ordinator/moderator and WAVMA Executive Board Member (2013 to present).
Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed on this channel and by Dr Loh are created for educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as a diagnosis, treatment or as a substitute for professional Veterinary advice, diagnosis and treatment. If you have a question or concern about your own fish, please consult a local Veterinarian or professional to address your needs or concerns, or for advice on specific treatments for your aquatic pets.
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[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

If only I could find a vet like you in the UK. :/ No one will touch fish here, their all about the fluffy animals, and pet stores only care about a quick sale. :(

[@TheLittletwitcher]

Hi, there's a website called 'Fish vet society' that has a list of vets able to treat goldfish :) www.fishvetsociety.org.uk/

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

thanks.

[@babydonnaP]

+Annabella Laws You'll usually find the places that sell expensive koi will either be knowledgeable enough to help you or or have a number for a vet who treats fish nearby. I'm lucky enough to have a Cascade koi store that treats fish themselves, give you free advice, test water for free and do a scale scrape for free too.

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

trust me Donna there are times when fish need antibiotics and the over the counter stuff from pet shops dosn't have antibiotics, thats when you need a vet.

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

at least in the UK, because you can't get Antibiotics with out a script from a fully trained Certified medical persons. (vet, Dr, Dentist etc)

[@juvenilegolden]

Been in fish keeping for 20 years and that blew my mind. We've lost so many fish because of that problem and it turns out a simple procedure can save their life.

[@sahinsahin5275]

Can we do that to discus what do u think? İ dont know how i can find the swim bladder location for discus

[@thechampion9525]

I guess there is no guarantee that the fish will be fine for a long time , cause in some cases the issue could be due to genetic condition

[@crikarlshamn]

Try the ancient method of - bucket to bucket - I managed to heal mine with this simple method. 🙏🏻

[@chattsieyamba9008]

crikarlshamn how??? :(

[@crikarlshamn]

@@chattsieyamba9008 on the website - search "tub to tub" 🙏🏻

[@nathanfielure4305]

Instructions not clear, now my fish is a superhero who goes out to fight crimes at night.

[@oceanjewel1118]

lol

[@passionsunlimited9646]

Lol

[@andimatrus]

LMAO

[@arunamate2843]

Jesus!!

[@Maniacguy2777]

Fish is not the detective.😂

[@sunnydayz7181]

That was the coolest. I did not know you can perform surgery of any sort on a goldfish. Kudos to the VET👍

[@marklowe7431]

Amazing. I never thought I'd see this taken so seriously. Very good indeed.

[@Pureqold]

I don’t know why KZbin thought of recommending this to me but I’m kind of glad they did because this was entertaining

[@shadowk3]

same, I don't even have fish, but I was like a fish vet? Interesting.

[@schopenhauer1962]

My oranda slept upside down, I nearly freaked out. I own him for several years , never happened before. I put some medication in the tank from easy life , and changed the diet. After one day he is back to normal. I am sure that he started feeding on Koy floating food, so I started a diet of sinking pellets for all fish. I am a fish keeper for over thirty years now. Most of my fish break longevity records, always clean water NO2 level zero, Cl level zero, NO3 close to zero, aqu. salt in the goldfish tank, bettas, guppies and gouramis. I still have my first goldfish, alive and kicking. Love the way you respect your patients, great video, love it.

[@anthonyp1266]

schopenhauer1962 I have a quick question for you if you wouldn't mind

[@anthonyp1266]

schopenhauer1962 I went to my fish tank today and saw my goldfish laying upside down but still breathing and I really freaked out at first but I'm not sure what is wrong with him and if I should being him to the vet

[@schopenhauer1962]

Anthony Pregno if he is not trying by himself to turn then it looks serious. what type is he or it. What's the water quality, food you gave. To be on the safe side I would ask a vet.

[@anthonyp1266]

***** well he is trying to move and get upright but he can't. I'm not really sure what kind of fish but all I know is that it is a goldfish (male) and the water was recently changed but it's a little foggy but I put him in a clean tank of water for now and the food type I give him is tetra fin plus

[@anthonyp1266]

It just happened today. Yesterday he was his normal self

[@michaelplayz8271]

One like i = 1 pray to my fish

[@jesus20yr]

Rather than buying fancy goldfish I save the ones meant to be feeder fish. One grew to be about 9" & had the most beautiful split fan tail. It was about 15 yrs old when it passed. It's buried next to another pet. What is used to anesthetize a goldfish? My poor fish is stuck with his tail fin next to his face. It seems like it started off as a buoyancy issue. Then I noticed him on the bottom. I kept thinking it was dead, only to have it move when I tried to remove it from the water. I have it in a net attached to the side of the tank. To keep it safe from the other fish & make sure it gets some food. Will fixing the buoyancy issue allow the fish to straighten back out in most cases? I didn't know there were vets specialized in fish. That so awesome. It makes sense considering how expensive some are. Plus those of us that love their fish like any other pet.

[@thefishdoctor8746]

you may be surprised that it's not the expensive fish that I see most commonly. to answer tour questions, fish tend not to straighten out if chronic because of fibrosis and bony growths. There are many anaesthetics available, the ones sold in aquarium stores likely contain 2-phenoxyethanol.

[@schopenhauer1962]

Discovered My first Comet is now 29 years and four months at this moment. He was orange, and turned every year mors silverlike.

[@clifft4846]

Discovered clove oil works great. a small dose sedates them but if you keep them in there long enough they will pass. they fall asleep as they die so its very humane. you can do a quick google search to see what im talking about :)

[@montuchundawat7958]

hello...sir.. plz give the knowledge about lice insect on goldfish

[@lmd6625]

Montu Chundawat my fish had two lice on him I had never experienced it before. I cleaned out the whole tank and filters and wet a paper towel placed my fish on it and slid the lice off my fish using tweezers it worked a treat took 30 seconds and I've had no more lice. Hopefully this helps and good luck!

[@Maniacguy2777]

Dr Loh you're truly a hero saving every aquatic animals. I have couple of questions to ask u sir.

[@augustvukosovich4683]

I'm a registered nurse and I have a lot of fish. Mine are quite a bit smaller but I have had this issue before. It's fascinating that this can be fixed so easily. I don't think i have enough knowledge on the anatomy of fish to do this, but I enjoyed the video and learned a lot so thank you.

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Thank you. The intent of these videos are to demonstrate that veterinary help is available for pet fishes.

[@augustvukosovich4683]

@@thefishdoctor8746 I see. That is great. I have brought my fish to our local vet. My husband thinks I'm crazy because it's just a fish, but I believe their health and happiness is important too.

[@kathybrant571]

​@@thefishdoctor8746Dr. thank you do much for your videos. My 7 yr old, beautiful goldfish raised from being bought from a tank of "feeders" is my 1st experience with bloating and although she's been swollen longer than he/she should have for mistaking her as pregnant or with eggs, If I knew what to use to anesthetize with, I'm willing to let off a little air which I believe they desperately need. I regret being unable to afford a vet at the moment but would greatly appreciate any info. I am also treating water with aquarium salt and for bacterial infection. However, without any more immediate relief, I don't think she has much of a chance to make it. Thanks again. 😊

[@joywestermann3121]

The cooked pea totally helped my goldfish with dropsy. I was sure he was a goner but it almost IMMEDIATELY helped him

[@cybermenindia]

Agreed cooked pea worked like magic for me for my pinoy blue angel . Don’t know if it will work in the future but this time worked .

[@scidoctail2835]

Thank you very much, I just saved my starving gold fish, using the same procedure. She is happily feeding and floating now. 😍🐟

[@SariShalom]

Seriously you did like in the video by yourself? Cause our fish been sinking stay down now and afraid to use the ame method

[@kathybrant571]

What do you use to anesthetize so you can try to deflate their swimbladder? Please😊

[@scidoctail2835]

@@SariShalomYes I performed the same procedure as shown in the video.

[@scidoctail2835]

⁠@@kathybrant571I didn’t anaesthetize the fish. I just performed it while this fish were conscious and they could swim easily after that.

[@michaelretchko5953]

Thank you so much for your advice Doc! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your video on relieving my little fan tail of all that trapped air in her belly! I tried the peas and Epson Salt baths for 2weeks before my wife found you! Goldie and I appreciate you😘

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

Where was all this in the 70-'90's-2006 when I had to deal with all this? In the dark ages. Thanks!

[@sorryimaiden9791]

I once had a goldfish with extremely beautiful gold and white markings for 5 years. It died in August 2015

[@Rainkit]

I find your videos fascinating. I had no idea you could do surgery on a fish. I was always told that when they start floating you simply had to let them die.

[@jadonbeth]

My 4 and a half year old male betta has swim bladder. He wasn't swimming around and could not swim down. I gave him an airstone and then I fasted him for a day and a half. I then fed him a small piece of shelled pea and that has helped. Everyday since Sunday (that's when I started) I feed him a small piece of pea with his pellets. He has gotten a lot better and he has been able to swim down further and further.

[@veoquenoesunproblema]

I would study to be a fish vet in central LATAM with Dr. Loh!!!!

[@debatingaftershock6816]

Thank you always for sharing medicine and techniques

[@trtlesrgreen]

My magikarp was doing the same thing. You just have to use a revive

[@oliviafrank7463]

I have a large goldfish like this one that I named Magikarp. I really have to go to the poke shop and get some full revives

[@lorenzokylecainglet1479]

I gave my magikarp a berry

[@oceansben4018]

Thank you for your precise and friendly way you give advice. Also, can you convert your metric measurements so we here in America can know how much to dose? Thank you again

[@canadiangold]

Hi Doc, has this fish gone from negative buoyancy and back to neutrally buoyant since the procedure? If so how long did that take? Thanks, great vid.

[@0Acacia22]

If only I knew this way back in the day when my goldfish that I had for many year had this happen to her 😥. Great to know just in case I get another one some day

[@marylouartdesign]

Great video ! Very informative, i wish i was confident enough to try this

[@tinrelic1882]

My goldfish are smart I give them pellets that float but they wait until they slowly sink 😆

[@theskeletonboi]

I noticed that similar behavior with the goldfish in my pond, they mostly just spend their time eating algae at the bottom or other scraps. My goldfish have been doing just fine for a couple months now, but do you guys recommend any types of food for goldfish? I have been feeding them boiled vegetables, and am culturing Daphnia Magna, I hope to have a population of them grow in the pond. Anything else that I can add to their diet?

[@Wtgoesaroundcomesaround]

Hello doctor ..i really need to talk to you regarding my gold fish ..how can i get in touch with you ..i think shge has swim.bladder and her tail is curved like snake towards 1 side ..i have fed her peas ..epsom salt can u perform this operation ...how can i help her ..please help me and advise me ...!!! Truly appreciate ...

[@Sky-qy2yh]

TinRelic1. They deserve a treat

[@rajeswarisubramani2337]

Pellets are air filled so better crush them before feeding to avoid air bloating inside fish

[@DavidDuMusic]

Bullets Forteeth FULL AUTO Same! My comet + oranda always dig around the bottom, and quite often mistake some of their "fish waste" for food. They do spit it out though!

[@annafelka4042]

How is this guy not trending

[@rb98769]

Really happy for the fish.

[@bettassolis2975]

Hello, can you sell me advice to do the procedure on a Scalare pterophyllum fish?

[@travelplayshoot]

In my attempt to save my oranda goldfish I performed the surgery as suggested. Thank you so much for explaining it so well. I wouldn't have even thought of doing that without your shared knowledge. Need your advise what if we remove more air and the fish is not able to swim till the brim to the tank?

[@faizahmed4851]

That was amazing!! Please make a video on treating flowerhorn with swim bladder

[@hailey9375]

I had a fish with a stomach issue.. He would always float upside down... But he lived like 10-13 years.. I got my fish for free at a fair when one of the working bumped into me and I was like 7 so i started crying he knocked me down but he came back 10 min later with a fish for me. 💕 i loved my fish I named him orange like the fruit lol i had a goat and i named her brownie i named animals out of foods lol my goat had two babies and one was named brown suger and the other one was named suger. Animals are joyful 💕

[@ibrahimmohmed6801]

Thank you so much you helped me save my fish

[@jadewong6075]

Thanks for the great video!!! Question... How would I determine the correct location for the syringe to reach the swim bladder? Also what gauge needle did you use? THANK YOU!!!

[@MaderoCastillo]

If I wasn´t what I am I would be a Fish Doctor Hands down!!!

[@antoma6844]

I lost one Oranda to this. I had another one displaying similar symptoms. I tried them on peas v.good and also pak Choi and Japanese greens v.cheap which they love,helped a bit. But the best result I had was with Hemp seed including the husk,next day fish was fine,all the fish are looking more healthy and are alert,lively and happy. Well worth a try.

[@carlosjoya1583]

Hi, how did you prepare the hemp seed? Boiled? How much? How many days?

[@Nsatiro]

i gonna post your vids on my page.. great work Dr.

[@neocirus115]

we have 2 small black moore goldfish about 1 1/2-2inch long and both of them are tilted to the right or left about 15degrees all the time. Other than that they are fine. They play chase, root through the gravel, eat just fine. and poop alot. One was born without half it back tail. They where both like that when we got them.

[@rommeleloisa]

Omg my fish has this, my fish started it just yesterday I was worried omg

[@lolamoon7296]

Spill the tea sis *Mine too. I just got it yesterday and it died today. It was so big, like 5 inches.*

[@arnavprabhakhar]

@@lolamoon7296 I'm really sorry about that

[@hnn1335]

Did it get better?

[@DeborahNBlack]

Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I have used the technique on my Siamese Algae eater with a 26 gauge needle under anesthesia. Pretty sure I was in the swim bladder and was able to draw back the plunger without resistance but only minimal improvement in positive buoyancy. Should I try again with a larger-gauge needle? And what is to prevent the problem from recurring?

[@Aburamegirl32]

My fish does this ever now and then and it seems to fix itself with in a day or two I just wish I could help her get better quicker

[@shaneadmusson7740]

Eating too much, too fast or eating at the surface which causes them to ingest air, can all be issues

[@PrairieJournals]

Dr., I've just brought in my white cloud minnow from our pond pool in which they summer and breed....they have red gills? Very happy and healthy fish, just red gills? They are in quarantine right now so others tanks not infected. First time with this issue. Greatful for help. Thank you.🇨🇦

[@jam-jamsangrano1921]

Can you do the procedure w/o the anesthesia? Thank you

[@JoeGiz64]

Really good information Doc! I recently lost a Fancy Goldfish to swim bladder. Are regular veterinarians trained to do this or do I need to find a vet who specializes in fish? Again, nicely done video, new subscriber here!

[@thebutterytoster5721]

My guppy, Eliza has swim bladder disorder so I made her a sling. She has to have her own private tank because the other fish poke at her sling but she's pretty good

[@TwoPinkPeasTerri]

Can this swim bladder issue come back and if so how often? There is a fish tank at my favorite Chinese restaurant & they have big goldfish. Two of them are constantly laying on their sides at the bottom of the tank. Every time I go in I see them laying there which is heartbreaking to me. I truly am worried about them. Is swim bladder painful for the fish? I would imagine it would be horrible for them. The owners of the restaurant said the fish were fine & chose to lay this way because they like it which is absolutely ridiculous. I had NO idea that swim bladder was even a thing as I don't know much about fish. My goal is to find information & help these poor goldfish who appear to be suffering. I am going to let them know that swim bladder is most likely the cause & to get them treated asap. Thanks so much for this video.

[@SheneaCupin]

Question, so both my thin foil fish suddenly just started swimming upside down, but the other two fish in the tank were still fine

[@Dr_Lad]

*How did i get to this video...*

[@ganeshpandian5700]

Great doctor thanks a lot! I have saved my fish with this video... Thanks a lot

[@DrAnum-pv8uz]

Sir my fish is in trouble! Kindly help.. Its a white red eyed fish, its floating upside down for an hour.. I dont exactly know its specie name but its called a rainbow fish i think.. I have tried taking out air but it still is not ok.. Kindly help!

[@talgriffin]

Although we know she is not completely out of the woods yet, it appears that our very bloated pond goldfish (whose symptoms included bloated, scales sticking out/ protruding (pine cone effect), bulging eyes, black smudges on her fins and tail, stringy white poop, isolating from other fish) is on her way to a full recovery. We purchased a 10 gallon fish tank, filled it with the pond water, warmed it to 78 degrees, then added 1/4 teaspoon of epsom salt (to decrease bloating)-- everything I read said to only use "epsom" b/c other types of salts could cause her to retain even more fluid, plus 1 teaspoon of melafix (to heal black smudges/areas)........then added a combo of kanaplex and metroplex to the water (to treat either the bacterial infection or parasites that may be causing her illness)...once the water was all ready for her, we transferred her carefully from the pond to the tank. Over the next 7 days, she got better each day. We saw a huge decrease in the bloating by the 2nd day. We didn't feed her for the 1st 2 days to be safe until some of the bloating went away, but then started giving her a few pre-soaked food pellets each day (and a shelled pea here and there). We also checked the water several times a day to be sure it was clean and safe (testing for ammonia, nitrates, ph, etc). After one week, all symptoms are gone! She is back in the pond with her friends looking fantastic! Her scales went down, she is no longer bloated and her poop is back to looking normal. We are hopeful the kidneys repaired themselves and all is well .

[@jaeceonwalls3708]

Bro writes a script lol

[@RTBHvideo]

Can someone provide a link to the anesthetic and antibiotic used for this scenario? I would greatly appreciate the help.

[@RTBHvideo]

In case it helps someone else, clove oil worked as an anesthetic in small doses.

[@aswethinkweis22]

What is the average cost of a procedure like this? Asking for a fish I know.

[@RB123_]

Caitlin Jordan it almost costs 1200 dollars

[@bobdabuilder3324]

MC KSHITIZ I doubt

[@lalaithan]

It costs roughly the same as a small animal like a rabbit.

[@megasuperawesomestuf]

MC KSHITIZ this is not true. Stop. My dogs ear surgery cost that much....

[@theMF69]

@@RB123_ lmao no

[@njcraz]

I hope you can still read this in flowerhorn same spot to poke?

[@HotDiggityDogfreefluffinstuff]

At what depth under scales did you go. My favorite fish is doing this right now.

[@j89_channel74]

The vet doctor does not do 3 mil of air it is actually 5 mil because of the ruber length also withdrawal some air too. Thank you.

[@kavinduupekshaupeksha3866]

Super video i am ,🇱🇰

[@chadow651]

Great information. Thanks

[@aquagirltalks479]

I loved it thank you

[@releasethealbum6190]

MY FISH HAS THIS!!! i just got a new fish and this is what my fish was doing

[@motothumper5598]

What if your fish is sinking rather than floating? I've dosed with metronidazole (in the water as it won't eat). It is an oscar and can swim up from the bottom but it strains to do so and rapidly sinks. This has been ongoing for 3 weeks.

[@thefishdoctor8746]

One of my colleagues, Dr Sanders, pioneered surgical attachment of an external buoyancy device for goldfish as a temporary measure, until the fish rights itself. In oscars, the "sinking" may be due to a different reason, and so an aspirate of the swimbladder to see if there's infection may be necessary. Watch also our video on mycobacteriosis - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIjChmeqq9mCa80

[@tnpassionstudio7178]

This video is very helpful. I just made a life jacket for my goldfish. She has swim bladder too. I have the video in my channel.

[@jmh70sm]

What is your channel.

[@wonderwend1]

Fantastic video!

[@milnol3362]

Is the water one of the reasons why they have a swim bladder disease??

[@brandymorrison1437]

Thanks for the info, you are awesome.

[@onlyboatride]

Is this something I should try myself or find an expert. My 15 year old Goldfish is miserable. And I don’t know how long I have before he dies.

[@shaikhwajid1593]

As soon as the fins on both sides of my followroun fish are damaged, what is the treatment for them?

[@elisakozlowsky5469]

Awesome video!!

[@rebekahlaflin3565]

thank you so much for sharing!

[@alleniverson4420]

So what causes this?? Any home remedies or preventative measures we could take at home?

[@bonafide1817]

Fantastic videos!

[@jayo3865]

I have a koi fish it has a bladder problem swims sideways and upside down Lay's on the bottom of the tank?

[@ilugafoor2642]

U are too good brother

[@أمأيهم-ق6ر]

All fish died, except for those that fell with cement water. Is TB treated

[@andimatrus]

Excelent technique...

[@orlandoalbertosiqueiradasi4426]

What medicine do you put in the water?

[@GabeM2]

How long does this last?

[@stevenngo2005]

I have a goldfish that sinks and another that is laying on the side. What can I do? Surgery?

[@Reefahholic]

Awesome video mate!

[@willschumacher2684]

For revival is there anything special you do or do you just put him in fresh water and wait?

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Straight into fresh pond water, but sometimes you may need to flush the gills. For a complete video on anaesthesia, watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXzdkIGkj7WLnbc

[@MrFatbob1584]

I have a black moore that's swimming on its side .one side looks swollen than the other. Would this method work

[@cristinamg7055]

Desearía q hubiera un doctor de peces en mi país ya se me han muerto varios peces por vejiga natatoria ahora tengo uno así y lo estoy tratando espero q se sane

[@namiehitomi7297]

I’m here because I believe my goldfish king has this and I’m really sad that he/she might die after going through so much before I got him/her. I think I might cry If king dies. But I’m gonna hope the best

[@kailey-1133]

How is your fish? I’m going through the same thing right now, I don’t think the peas are helping and I don’t know what else to do

[@staystays1122]

your videos are so educational... may i ask.. may i feed my oranda with green peas? do green peas help prevent constipation? im quite new on aquatic pets... more power and God bless doc

[@gm836]

Stay Stays yh peas contains high fibre and fibre acts as a laxative which is some thing that flushes out the food and faeces inside the goldfish. You can also use an Epsom salt bath which also acts as a laxative. Hope this helps.

[@lisav6015]

very cool!

[@Red_Pilled_Woman]

Fascinating video! What do you think of successive salt treatments for less severe swim bladder problems?

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Allyson Chains salt is a good stress reliever. Watch our video on salt - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoSlfYNnnKmWr6M

[@Red_Pilled_Woman]

The Fish Doctor Thank you Dr. Loh. Found and watched your video on salt right after I left this comment. So very helpful. Thanks again!

[@upstatenewyorkers8977]

My fish is swiming fine on top but cant swim down. Where are you located?

[@connorhill476]

i have a black moore about 6 inches long and its upside down at the top and very fat full of air i need help

[@FG-lu1rw]

Omg can I do this myself ?

[@hollymaylarge1131]

How long can a fish survive out of water. It seems like he was put for a while. My fish is struggling with this. There's no vets that treat fish. Its a shame o really love my fish

[@allenalexander4800]

My srd flowerhorn have the same problem, can I use this technique to remove the gas from the bladder ? Please reply...

[@MetalDoraemon6]

Dr Loh what if its not air but here is an infection of the bladder? the symptoms are very similar right? what is the treatment then?

[@thefishdoctor8746]

You'll need to drain it, and get culture and sensitivity done to guide the antibiotics choice.

[@MetalDoraemon6]

@@thefishdoctor8746 thank you very much

[@albirahmanyulianto3081]

This is amazing!

[@megasuperawesomestuf]

Is this a permanent fix or will it continue to reoccur?? My silver fancy is suffering with this BADLY. She is floating to the top belly up and my heart is absolutely breaking for her. I didn’t know that this was a problem. At first I thought she was just being silly and then when she started swimming upside down I realized that something was VERY wrong. I tried peas but still need to see results. I’m going to call around to a few vets tomorrow to see if anyone will do this procedure. Thank you so much for the video!

[@thefishdoctor8746]

Response in every case is different. Refer your veterinarian to this video for pointers, or they can get in touch with me directly. We also have a group that supports aquatic veterinarian known as the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (wavma.org).

[@TealTsuki]

Could someone please kindly explain why frozen peas seem to help fancy goldfish that suffer with swim bladder? I’m interested in the science behind it. It has really helped my little guy out 😊 Also should peas be included in your goldfishes diet regularly? If so how often?

[@annetnedelec1313]

I feed my koi with boiled frozen peas every now and then because i read it gives them fibre. The pellets appsrently do not give them gibre

[@justinaroberge]

Can you post a video with the same process on an Oranda

[@virtuallyjas]

Is it possible that it can die if the needle ends up puncturing something else?

[@thefishdoctor8746]

One of the biggest danger is septicaemia as the needle can draw bacteria into the point of insertion. A trained veterinarian with aseptic technique is can perform this procedure.

[@cahuman443]

Has any one removed the air that is not a vet??. I am a medic. Do you think its possible I can perform this on my Korean ranchu. Have access to tools but not sedative. Can you use clove oil

[@rowenadumapit4815]

What should I do if my flowerhorn fish have swim bladder problem and already laying on the bottom with his humps, can I still feed him peas if his not still pooping

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