1. Home & Garden

air bladder disease

From Will Sharpe

Definition: Air bladder disease, or swim bladder disease, causes fish suffering to have difficulty maintaining their normal upright position in the water. They may float on their side or their back, list to one side or take a head down posture.

A variety of factors can cause this disorder, including sudden temperature changes, infections, injuries, and even an overly full stomach that presses against the swim bladder.
Also Known As: Swim bladder disease

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.