clogged fish

[smpolyp]

I have a kole or yellow eyed tang (Ctenochaetus striatus(DNA permitting)) that has had an increasing and overly large abdomen in the pat few weeks. My guess is has a clog from eating something is should not. I just injected the enlarged area with cod liver oil. Is there anything else I can do?

 

[Humblefish]

A few things (see below):

Swim Bladder Disorder/fish constipation:

Symptoms - Both of these have identical symptoms, but fish with swim bladder disorder generally do not survive. So your best bet is to treat for constipation and hope for the best. The fish will swim erratically, and appear to have difficulty maintaining its equilibrium. It may appear buoyant at the surface of the water, sometimes swimming in circles.

Treatment options - Feed 1 or 2 peeled boiled green peas (same kind you & I eat). Repeat daily even if the fish’s condition improves. The fiber contained in the peas will help “push things out.” If dealing with a fish that refuses to eat, you can try Epsom salt (as a laxative) or an antibiotic such as Kanamycin (aka Seachem Kanaplex) that lists diarrhea as a possible side effect.