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Goldfish food that is good for swim bladder problem?

I have a fantial goldfish with a slight swim bladder problem.

High quality pellets (even if soaked), seem to always cause a problem. Actually, he does a bit better with soaked flakes. I have heard that the inside of a pea does well, and when I fed him the pea, he was fine.

But, how much of his diet can be peas (or similar type food?).

I also have frozen brine shrimp (for my saltwater), but can he eat them, and will that be good for his swim bladder.

Thus, I am trying to come up with a diet that is a mixture of peas, some soaked flakes, and another type of food, but I do not know the proper ratios. Thanks.

-Adam

Betta can’t stop floating. Bladder problems??

I have had this betta for a little over a year now. I feed him 1 piece of bloodworm or brine shrimp every day so I know he is not overfed. About a week ago I noticed he was unable to get away from the surface of the water. He still agressively attacks the food when he is fed but if it starts to sink he can’t go more then an inch down into the water. Sometimes I find him on his side as well. 2 nights ago he seemed like he was fine again since I saw him near the bottom but the following morning he was on top again and has stayed that way, still with a healthy appetite. I’m guessing he is having trouble with his swim bladder. Any ideas on how I can help him out? Please don’t say his days are over just flush him.