Adult Discus Head Standing

[waterflash]

My discus are head standing, tail up in the air trying to swim down all the time. Looks like they are struggling to stay horrizontal. has anyone had this before?

Cheers

Robin

[*Chris*]

hi
he may have knocked himself bruising in fishes swim bladder
which is the bouyancy system is not uncommmon
another possiblility is a swim bladder infection
check all the water perameters
if they are fine maybe put some epsom salts at a rate of 1 level teaspoon per 40litres
see how you go something a little stronger may be needed if he doeant improve
cheers
EXAI

[waterflash]

Well the epson salts have made no difference. You suggested something stronger, any idea what that would be besides the freezer. Everything I have read about headstanding is not very promising.

Cheers

Robin

[*Chris*]

try an antibiotic
doxy
metro
thats if a infection of the swim bladder is suspected
cheers
EXAI