powder blue tang stomach

[Ewilks4251]

It has what looks like a swollen stomach and that little knot higher up. He eats everything the nori i give him plue the pellets and shrimp i feed rest of tank. Trying to not let him eat it all but real hard to stop him.

Any help is welcomed It could be nothing I just don't want to lose this guy for something stupid I could have prevented.
Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

It has what looks like a swollen stomach and that little knot higher up. He eats everything the nori i give him plue the pellets and shrimp i feed rest of tank. Trying to not let him eat it all but real hard to stop him.

Any help is welcomed It could be nothing I just don't want to lose this guy for something stupid I could have prevented.
Thanks

This may be constipation or edema in which fish s retaining its body fluids but constipation is my suspect. What foods are you feeding and is fish still eating ?

 

[Ewilks4251]

This may be constipation or edema in which fish s retaining its body fluids but constipation is my suspect. What foods are you feeding and is fish still eating ?

yes he is still eating. I feed him the Nori strips but he also eats the pellets and mysis I put in tank for other fish

 

[vetteguy53081]

yes he is still eating. I feed him the Nori strips but he also eats the pellets and mysis I put in tank for other fish

Mysis can cause excess mucus and pellets may be the reason. Add to diet:
Herbivore frenzy, small plankton, Hikari marine cuisine and brine shrimp which will help food pass

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

It has what looks like a swollen stomach and that little knot higher up. He eats everything the nori i give him plue the pellets and shrimp i feed rest of tank. Trying to not let him eat it all but real hard to stop him.

Any help is welcomed It could be nothing I just don't want to lose this guy for something stupid I could have prevented.
Thanks

How long has it been swollen? Did it show up all at once, or did it build gradually?

Jay

 

[Ewilks4251]

How long has it been swollen? Did it show up all at once, or did it build gradually?

Jay

I noticed it about 5 days after I got him. It doesn't seem to be getting worse.

 

[Ewilks4251]

Mysis can cause excess mucus and pellets may be the reason. Add to diet:
Herbivore frenzy, small plankton, Hikari marine cuisine and brine shrimp which will help food pass

Thank you!