ypdmd 4 Posted May 12, 2017 One of our common goldfish started standing on their nose - nose to the bottom of the tank, struggling to back off the bottom to breathe. I did move him to QT, but he died overnight. Externally, a few dark spots on scales, slight fraying at edges of fins. Autopsy revealed completely fluid filled swim bladders. Small red spots adhering to other organs. Other fish in the tank are doing fine. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypdmd 4 Posted May 12, 2017 Forgot to mention, his body was obviously swollen and bloated on his sides and belly. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted May 12, 2017 Sorry for your loss. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypdmd 4 Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks. We have seen post with collapsed swim bladders. I was just wondering if anyone knew what could cause the fluid filled swim bladders. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted May 14, 2017 The swelling and bloating suggests a massive bacterial infection which also damaged the swim bladders. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,366 Posted May 14, 2017 I wish I could see the photo 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypdmd 4 Posted May 14, 2017 sorry, will try to post a photo, in the meantime, here is a link https://1drv.ms/i/s!AqC3J2cNMwv97GdGWrUaOo0xd5_P https://goo.gl/photos/hEjzmKUC5SEgfUkw7 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
