Swimbladder problem in Pelvicachromis

[mybirdshit]

One of my male Pelvicachromis subocellatus Matadi has seemed to have lost the use of his swimbladder and is swimming rather like a Steatocranus I believe. He is otherwise is good health with a hearty appetite. This happened over a week ago. Am treating for bacterial though.

What I would like to know is if such a problem can be rectified? I know this condition will adversely affect his ability to perform in the sack, though.

 

[fishgeek]

sorry , what is a Steatocranus
or more importantly how do they swim? i assume they are bottom dwellers

andrew

 

[mybirdshit]

Steatocranus...genus includes cichlids like the Blockhead cichlid, S. casuarius. These have reduced swimbladders. Another group of cichlids I believe are like this are the boby cichlids or something. Anyway, this is how my fish is sort of swimming about, hopping around on his belly.:frown: