Behaving unwell but no physical symptoms
What does it look like?
- Clamped fins
- getting thin, losing weigh, emaciation
- No obvious physical symptoms
- Seeming unhappy
What are the fish doing?
- Appearing lethargic
- Gasping at the water's surface
- Not eating
What should I do?
- Test your water for quality issues and treat accordingly.
- Use Disease Away and Aquilibrium first aid salt to support the fish's immune system
Why does this happen and how do I prevent it?
We recommend you check the water quality and immediately support the fish with Disease Away and Aquilibrium salt while you ascertain the problem.
(note: If water quality is not the cause it could be an internal bacteria infection)
What treatment should I use?
Disease Away
In every aquarium there are unavoidable times of stress for the fish. This may be when completing a major clean out, adding new fish, dealing with water quality problems or bullying amongst the fish community.
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Aqualibrium First Aid Salt Additive
Aqualibrium first aid salt is a unique physiological salt formula which helps freshwater fish maintain a constant internal salt/fluid balance.
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