Kuhli Loach with distended belly.
Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:54 pm
*Type of fish that are affected
One (1) Kuhli Loach. ( Pangio kuhlii. )
* How long has the tank been set up for?
About three years.
* Size of tank.
10 gallon standard.
* How is the tank being filtered?
Tetra Whisper 10 Power Filter.
* Water temperature.
80 degrees Fahrenheit
* Your maintenance regime
My water evaporates very quickly even with a hood so new water is added weekly and I vacuum/siphon every other week or more if needed.
* Has anything new been added to the tank recently?
No
* What other fish are in the tank?
Another Kuhli Loach, Mini Cories, Ember and Neon tetras. Also Many Malaysian trumpet snails and a few assassin snails.
* As detailed a description as possible of the symptoms the fish are exhibiting.
I couldn't get a good picture so I drew the issue:
Fish seems to be breathing quickly but shows no other signs of distress. No other fish seem to be ill.
* How long ago the affected fish were added to the tank, and how long the fish have been displaying symptoms.
The fish is about two years old and I noticed the problem yesterday. I don't actually know how long it has been this way because I have been very busy and have not spent a lot of time looking at the fish. Probably less than a week.
* Your current water parameters.
I honestly don't know. *shrug* The tank seems stable. I do know that we have soft, acidic water.
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Honestly, I was thinking, what if he swallowed a tiny trumpet snail and has a blockage?
Could it be dropsy? I have no idea what dropsy would look like in a fish with skin rather than scales.
Thank you in advance for the time and help.
One (1) Kuhli Loach. ( Pangio kuhlii. )
* How long has the tank been set up for?
About three years.
* Size of tank.
10 gallon standard.
* How is the tank being filtered?
Tetra Whisper 10 Power Filter.
* Water temperature.
80 degrees Fahrenheit
* Your maintenance regime
My water evaporates very quickly even with a hood so new water is added weekly and I vacuum/siphon every other week or more if needed.
* Has anything new been added to the tank recently?
No
* What other fish are in the tank?
Another Kuhli Loach, Mini Cories, Ember and Neon tetras. Also Many Malaysian trumpet snails and a few assassin snails.
* As detailed a description as possible of the symptoms the fish are exhibiting.
I couldn't get a good picture so I drew the issue:
Fish seems to be breathing quickly but shows no other signs of distress. No other fish seem to be ill.
* How long ago the affected fish were added to the tank, and how long the fish have been displaying symptoms.
The fish is about two years old and I noticed the problem yesterday. I don't actually know how long it has been this way because I have been very busy and have not spent a lot of time looking at the fish. Probably less than a week.
* Your current water parameters.
I honestly don't know. *shrug* The tank seems stable. I do know that we have soft, acidic water.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Honestly, I was thinking, what if he swallowed a tiny trumpet snail and has a blockage?
Could it be dropsy? I have no idea what dropsy would look like in a fish with skin rather than scales.
Thank you in advance for the time and help.