Re: dropsy?

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Archie,

This could be anything. Some of it sounds like poison in the water. Before
shotgun medicating I would recommend several massive water changes. This might
not be the problem because I would expect all the fish to behave strangely.
Either way it won't hurt to try this first.

Mike Wise

Archie Christian wrote:

> Hey all-
>
> My A. Masken male is not eating as much as it was, and tonight when I
> fed, he looked a bit sluggish and slighly "off-balance".  Drunk would be
> a good anthropomorphic term (if I used that right).  he is running into
> plants and looks like he is chasing invisible things.  I also noticed
> some "resting" on the bottom and on the driftwood in my tank.  I haven't
> noticed any gasping...yet.  Does this sound familiar to anyone?  Should
> I just go with the general myracin/myracide (i know it's something like
> that) treatment?  does this sound like a neurological problem? I hope it
> isn't and it's just something wrong with the air bladder.   any
> suggestions or wisdom that can be shared is, as always, greatly
> appreciated.  Thanks,
>          Archie
>
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