JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigation of extreme buoyancy disorder in public aquarium held freshwater moray eels (Gymnothorax polyuranodon).

  • Published In: Aquatic Veterinarian, 2023, v. 17, n. 1/2. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rosenbloom, Ben; Loh, Richmond 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses an investigation into an extreme buoyancy disorder observed in freshwater moray eels held in a public aquarium. The disorder is characterized by a hyperbuoyant outpouching of skin on the right side of the eel, which is believed to be a severely distended swim bladder. The cause of the disorder is unclear, but it may be related to factors such as accumulated egg mass, previous stretch damage to the swim bladder, or weakened swim bladder walls. The article suggests possible intervention methods, such as deflation by aspiration or surgical removal of the swim bladder, to prevent the progression of the disease. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Aquatic Veterinarian. 2023/01, Vol. 17, Issue 1/2, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2329-5562
  • Accession Number:178956009
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