Potters angel swollen belly

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Had him a couple weeks and the last couple days he started swimming oddly and his belly is very swollen, but he is still eating. Any way to tell if he is just constipated or its a swim bladder issue?

Anyone gone through this?

Thanks
 
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No raised scales that i can see
 
If he's constipated you wont see him pooping. You can try feeding a peeled boiled pea (the same kind we eat) to help push things through.

Here's a little info:
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.
 
Info on Epsom Salt if you choose to use that:

Epsom Salt: Treats eye and other injuries. Popeye in one eye usually means injury, but popeye in both eyes usually denotes a bacterial infection requiring antibiotic treatment. Cloudy eye can be a bacterial infection or flukes.

How To Treat - 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of aquarium water. Repeat only once, if necessary. Use only “USP” grade Epsom salt.

Pros - Reef safe, as Epsom salt is just magnesium sulfate.

Cons/Side Effects - The effects of excessive sulfate in a reef aquarium are not fully known.
 
Will canned green peas work?

I wont even buy canned peas. Frozen or fresh..... if fresh boil them yourself and take the peal off. Feed only the insides.
 

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