David Retired LEO Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Hello everyone. I’ve had my golden white cloud mountain minnows for about a year. I just moved them from a ten gallon to a 29 gallon. I have one female with a huge belly. She is just floating on some water sprite at the top. She move if I nudge her but that’s all. Egg bound? If so, can I do anything. I’m not very good with diseases and infections yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 @Colu also @David Retired LEOcan you please post a picture of the fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 What are your water parameters ammonia nitrite nitrate etc can you post a picture of the sick fish it will help with a diagnosis any pineconing @David Retired LEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Retired LEO Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Water presenters are normal. No ammonia or nitrites. Nitrates under 20. KH 80 and GH 75. It’s a new tank and I’m using a sponge and filter floss from my goldfish tank. She will swim for awhile if I move the plants away Edited March 8, 2023 by David Retired LEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 @David Retired LEO that does not look good.its the wrong part of the body extended for it to be eggs @Coluwhat do you think it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Retired LEO Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 No pineconing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) On 3/8/2023 at 12:35 AM, David Retired LEO said: No pineconing Could be egg bound or the start of Dropys what I would do is quarantine and do Epsom salt baths 1 table spoon for 1 gallon for no more than 15 minutes for 5 days as Epsom salt acts as a muscle relaxant to help release her eggs and it will also help with any possible fluid buildup and a course of metroplex in food feeding a small amount twice a day for upto 3 weeks Edited March 8, 2023 by Colu Stupid autocorrect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Yeah. I'd lean towards dropsy. 😞 Colu's post above is exactly what to do. As always, a wonderful guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Retired LEO Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/7/2023 at 9:08 PM, Colu said: Could be egg bound or the start of Dropys what I would do is quarantine and do Epsom salt baths 1 table spoon for 1 gallon for no more than 15 minutes for 5 days as Epsom salt acts as a muscle relaxant to help release her eggs and it will also help with any possible fluid buildup and a course of metroplex in food feeding a small amount twice a day for upto 3 weeks @Colui have a 3 gallon hospital tank. I put her in it with epsom salt for 15 minutes, (((then do a 100% water change)))? or do I need another container? Could I do the bath part in a fish only Lowe’s bucket? Sorry for all the questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 2:28 PM, David Retired LEO said: @Colui have a 3 gallon hospital tank. I put her in it with epsom salt for 15 minutes, (((then do a 100% water change)))? or do I need another container? Could I do the bath part in a fish only Lowe’s bucket? Sorry for all the questions Use a bucket for Epsom salts bath then move her back to the tank after 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 8:28 AM, David Retired LEO said: @Colui have a 3 gallon hospital tank. I put her in it with epsom salt for 15 minutes, (((then do a 100% water change)))? or do I need another container? Could I do the bath part in a fish only Lowe’s bucket? Sorry for all the questions You only need a small container for the Epsom salt soak. You can mix a gallon of the solution then use it in almost any type of container that is big enough for the fish to move around a bit, like a specimen container, a good sized bowl, a small pitcher, etc. Best if you can see through the sides to monitor her behavior. You don’t have to fill the container, just a couple inches of solution is enough for a white cloud. Your single gallon of mix should work for several soaks. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-catch-cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Retired LEO Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 9:43 AM, Odd Duck said: You only need a small container for the Epsom salt soak. You can mix a gallon of the solution then use it in almost any type of container that is big enough for the fish to move around a bit, like a specimen container, a good sized bowl, a small pitcher, etc. Best if you can see through the sides to monitor her behavior. You don’t have to fill the container, just a couple inches of solution is enough for a white cloud. Your single gallon of mix should work for several soaks. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-catch-cup Awesome, I do have an Aquarium Co Op specimen container. Thank you both / all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Retired LEO Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 She is still hanging in there. No visual body changes but she definitely perks up during and after the daft bath. My fingers are crossed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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