Bacterial infection: Dropsy and Malawi Bloat
Symptoms
Grossly swollen belly
Scales stand out with a pinecone-like appearance
Eyes bulge
Gills are pale
Anus becomes red and swollen
Feces are pale and stringy
Ulcers on the body, along the lateral line
Spine is curved
Fins clamped together
Redness of skin or fins
General lethargy
Refusal to eat
Swimming near the surface
Directly related to water quality, bacterial infections spread exponentially if left unchecked. Death usually results from secondary infections of weakened fish
Very low survival rate
Organic treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to hospital tank if possible
Do not raise tank temperature
Treat fish with Organic Control. Use as a soak bath; double dose for 15 minutes, 2 times per day for 3 days.
Extend treatment if needed
If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment
Medicinal treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to hospital tank if possible
Do not raise tank temperature
Do not feed fish during initial treatment
Treat as directed with One Shot Knockout.
If symptoms continue after treatment do 50% water change in hospital tank and feed with Full Spectrum as directed for one dosing cycle
Original tank treatment
(If Infected Fish Were Moved to Hospital Tank)
Do 60% water change other day for a total of three water changes