Mmiller2001 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) @Colu Full QT Trio plus GC/PC follow up 3 weeks later. 2 have been in the main tanks for several months. Just thought they were getting fat. But now I question what's happening. So this guy is back in QT and just dosed his 2nd dose of Levamisole. No change. What do you think? Disease, fat? That spot has me worried. Edited July 8, 2021 by Mmiller2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Looking at the pictures that looks like dropsy I have never seen Otto's that fat I would treat with kanaplex and aquarian salt 1 table spoon for 2 to help reduce fluid buildup Edited July 8, 2021 by Colu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH Morant Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I have never seen one like that! Epsom salts as a laxative? Internal parasites usually have the opposite effect - emaciation rather than big bellies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 12:09 PM, Colu said: It looks bloated have you fasted to see if it just fat I will try. Not much algae in the qt. I don't target feed them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 12:09 PM, HH Morant said: I have never seen one like that! Epsom salts as a laxative? Internal parasites usually have the opposite effect - emaciation rather than big bellies. I will try that after I fast them. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Otos often bloat due to poor water quality and/or high nitrate. Maybe something spiked and you did not catch it before it dissipated or heavy ferts or grazed on a root tab? Just a thought wishing your little one a speedy recovery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 12:45 PM, Guppysnail said: Otos often bloat due to poor water quality and/or high nitrate. Maybe something spiked and you did not catch it before it dissipated or heavy ferts or grazed on a root tab? Just a thought wishing your little one a speedy recovery That makes sense, I am estimated index dosing. I'm also pushing CO2 to the max. I've read they can be sensitive to CO2. If they look better in the QT tank, I'll just move into a low tech tank. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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