ChessieMike Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hi All, I have a Dwarf Gourami (DG) that is swollen in the mid section (see photos). I haven't had many fish problems so I am asking for help. Is my DG gravid or have Iridovirids? The males have recently matured and have been building nest at the top of tank and being territorial so I suppose her being gravid is possible? Thanks in Advance.. pH = 7.0 Ammonia = 0 Nitrite = 0 Nitrate = 20 Temp = 80 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 That look like dropsy with pinecone swelling I would Qarantine and treat with aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons and maracyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 I agree. She looks too swollen to be gravid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessieMike Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Added the Epson salt in the hospital tank, she seems to be chilling and not acting sick so hopefully she will recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 How long has it been in your home? Do you see any pin size dots anywhere on it's body? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 That is exactly how mine started. Ive treated it with everything. Barely swimming now. Today is his last day. 😪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayden Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 3/13/2021 at 4:00 PM, Mmiller2001 said: How long has it been in your home? Do you see any pin size dots anywhere on it's body? Why do you ask? In genuinely curious only because i have dg with bloated belly and two very small pinhole white dots since day we get her. Thought it was ich but wasnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/25/2023 at 4:48 PM, Hayden said: Why do you ask? In genuinely curious only because i have dg with bloated belly and two very small pinhole white dots since day we get her. Thought it was ich but wasnt It's iridovirus symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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