| Re: Gs bubble disease strikes again :-( |
Subject: Re: Gs bubble disease strikes again :-( by suey2 on 6/10/2007 15:11:48 Great info Cathie - thanks  We just tried the finger test and not a single bubble appeared. We were worried about catching her before as we thought the bubbles might pop and cause problems but with your info it really sounded like we were wrong about the GBD. Plus I've not seen any bubbles on the surfaces of the tank, plants or filter.Mr S has just got hold of her and given her a thorough examination - the bubbles are full of fluid! Some of them disappeared when touched, the membrane was so thin but one is left under the 'fin pit' of her pectoral fin. She's a bit lethargic but she mustered the energy to bite his hand  If it is GBD the skin is meant to feel crispy apparently but she just feels her usual slimy self.We're now wondering if it some sort of osmo-regulation problem. We found another forum last night where someone else had a pearlscale with bubbles - the osmo-regulation thing was suggested there as, like Satsuma, the fish lived with another who was not affected. Going to try a series of Epsom salt baths over the next few days to see if that helps her shed any excess fluid. Thanks again for the info  |