Swim Bladder Disorders Swim Bladder Disease

Various factors, including sudden changes in temperature, although other factors, such as microbial infection, may be involved in some instances.

Increasing difficulty swimming Difficulty in maintaining its position in the water Fish may show a 'list' to one side Fish is floating on its side or back at the water surface

Swimbladder disorders may occur in a variety of situations, often spontaneously in previously healthy stock. Other fish in the same pond or aquarium may remain unaffected. 'Fancy' varieties of ornamental fish, especially goldfish, seem prone to this condition, and often have misshapen swimbladders.

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