Neon tetra swim bladder problem with flake food

[76brian]

I'm having trouble finding a flake/staple food that doesn't do this to my neons (see video, swimming nose-down). Any suggestions? I've tried NutraFin Max Tropical, TetraMin Tropical crisps, and Omega One Freshwater Flakes with the same results. I thought Omega One was good stuff...

They'll swim fine later on or in the morning, and it never happens if I feed them frozen homemade food. That stuff is a little rich to be feeding every day though, and it tends to make the water develop ugly film on top.

These guys were not overfed. All the food I put in (finely crushed) was gone in under 30 seconds. Doesn't seem to matter if they eat a lot more or only a little.

Please excuse the look of the poorly planted/pruned tank...

[embed=620,380]http://youtu.be/mAi6XeEwmxQ[/embed]

[blueknight0303]

have you tried hikari? hikari foods are awesome.

[lucius]

Maybe try Tetra Veggie flakes.

[Peekay]

Even though I'm something of a hotheaded noob, I'll share my experience...Mine would do this if I scattered food on the surface.   If you're sprinkling, try plunging... Less air gulping.  .