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kevster
01-02-2003, 11:52 PM
Hi
I could use some advice please.
I have a female discus (she laid eggs once) in a bare 29 gal tank with another discus. Temp about 84, very soft water, ph around 7.8.
About 2 weeks ago her stomach got pretty fat like they get after a really good meal but it stayed that way. I thought or hoped she was just loaded with eggs but over the past week she has gotten bigger. Today she looks like she is ready to burst. She is still eating and acting ok but shes looks like shes going to pop. I added 3 tablespoons of epson salts tonight. Is there anything else I should do?
Should I stop feeding her?
thanks for any help
Kevster

Carol_Roberts
01-03-2003, 01:25 AM
This doesn't sound good. She probably isn't egg bound. Have you seen any feces in the last two weeks? This could be a tumor :-\ or a permanent blockage that epsom salt will not help. Have you seen erratic swimming/shimmying or dark in color?

Carol :heart1:

kevster
01-03-2003, 09:38 AM
She is eating, and there is feces but there is another discus in the tank so I haven't actually seen her pooping. There is no other strange behavior. I am going to take some pictures now. Maybe that will help diagnose her problem.
thanks
Kevster

kevster
01-03-2003, 09:58 AM
Heres Some pics

kevster
01-03-2003, 10:00 AM
another

kevster
01-03-2003, 10:00 AM
another

kevster
01-03-2003, 10:01 AM
last one.

Carol_Roberts
01-04-2003, 02:23 AM
Her gut is impacted with something (feces, worms, tumor). I hope she is able to pass it :-\
Carol :heart1: