Is this normal?

[HarryDk]

I have a post regarding this same fish before.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?128693-Multiple-holes-developing-around-the-head
After more than a month in the QT tank, he has not shown much improvement with his bloated belly for eating too much. (tried epsom salt at 1tbsp/10g; kanaplex, wormed with levamisole, even full course metro/prazi . He is eating and poo, but I'm sure he definitely bloated, not too sure what to do next.
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Thus, I moved him back to the big tank and he seem much happier and realize that area under his eyes is shrinking as pictures below. Not sure what happen though
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[brewmaster15]

Harry, his forehead is also pinched. thats a sign of malnutrition, lack of eating enough, and often its a sign that the internal organs are not functioning well. Discus can waste away slowly over a long period of time, what you are see is unfortunately a sign that this fish is on the decline .

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[HarryDk]

Sigh.... during his time in the QT, I only do minimum feeding because of the bloated belly .... , but not sure how to help him. I have use recommended dose on kanaplex, may be I should rise the dose or try Tetracycline ?
He was a beauty and health not too long ago :(

[Keith Perkins]

Don't throw good money after bad, save what you'd spend on meds for a new fish.

[HarryDk]

Man, this isn't about money :(. I grew this guy from 3.5" to 7", he was my pride and joy :(, can't just leave him

[Keith Perkins]

Man, this isn't about money :(. I grew this guy from 3.5" to 7", he was my pride and joy :(, can't just leave him

I get that, but over medicating often leads to organ shutdown and you've already used a lot of different meds on it. More meds are likely to cause more harm than do good at this point.

[HarryDk]

I think i will move him to QT again, keep water clean with some epsom, I have not given him any heavy med treatment yet, very gentle dose and I always give him some break in between. So my plan with him now is clean water + epsom, minimum feeding for a week before med. Don't give up on me boy :(

[Keith Perkins]

A QT tank for him is a good way to go, you'll better be able to judge exactly what's going on with him as far as eating and expelling.