Arowana swimming at an angle

[BluEwOrM]

Ive been super busy with school and today I checked up on my arowana, I notice the eyes are cloudy and he is not eating. After closer examination I noticed the rear end of the fish near the tail is seemingly too buoyant and is floating above the water, although the fish seems active.

The first thing I did was changed the water and added salt and melafix for his cloud eye.

Anyone know what else could be wrong with him?

Thanks

[charles]

you should also test the water.

[Victor]

Does he look bloated? Swim bladder problem maybe?

[BluEwOrM]

I dont see any bloating at all, hes very slim in the stomach actually. =(

[stratos]

It sounds like your fish is ill or very stressed; post a video if you can and you might get a more accurate diagnosis.

[BluEwOrM]

I am in the midst of final exams... I dont own a camera that can take decent pics or video =(

I really hope 2 water changes per day and the addition of salt and melafix will do the trick.

He is not eating at, is there any other foods that I could try to boost appetite? Its been a good week or 2 of no food.

[BluEwOrM]

Here are some pictures, take note that the head is below the water and the rear of the fish is consistantly floating to a point almost above the water... also the yellow tinge on one of the eyes.





Upon closer examination, i realised my heater was OFF! Ive added even more salt and melafix. Now my main concern is that he must be starving what kind of food should buy him to get somehting in him?

[Victor]

Here are some pictures, take note that the head is below the water and the rear of the fish is consistantly floating to a point almost above the water... also the yellow tinge on one of the eyes.





Upon closer examination, i realised my heater was OFF! Ive added even more salt and melafix. Now my main concern is that he must be starving what kind of food should buy him to get somehting in him?

Melafix is more for external things, this is definitely internal. It could be many things from swim bladder disease to baterial infection

[BluEwOrM]

Also the tail is tilted downwards, what should I do for an internal infection?

[hlee72ca]

Try feeding live crickets and kingworms.