Treating Dropsy

[andrew james]

I just noticed that my Melanurus Wrasse has started to develop a bloated belly. I've seen this look before and suspect it is Dropsy. Is there any treatment known to work? I've had him for 6 years and it would be a shame to lose him or have to euthanize him.


Let me know, thanks.

 

[Humblefish]

Dropsy is more of a FW thing. He could have:

1. Overate
2. Constipation
3. Internal infection or growth (tumor, Lympho, etc.)
4. Swim bladder disorder i.e. gas bubble forms in the swim bladder region

I would hope it's just #1 and try feeding him peeled boiled peas to help "push things out".

 

[melypr1985]

Dropsy is more of a FW thing. He could have:

1. Overate
2. Constipation
3. Internal infection or growth (tumor, Lympho, etc.)
4. Swim bladder disorder i.e. gas bubble forms in the swim bladder region

I would hope it's just #1 and try feeding him peeled boiled peas to help "push things out".

Agreed

 

[andrew james]

Peas are a part of my everyday recipe ground and mixed with mysis, cyclop, phyto and oyster feast. Should I try epsom for constipation or maybe metroplex for bacteria? I think I might even have some strong antibiotics like cypro if you think that might help. I had a clown fish with basically the same symptoms about 4-5 months ago. Eventually his eyes started to bulge and I euthanized him. Are there any other treatments I could try? I really like this fish.

 

[melypr1985]

If the swelling hasn't gone down by this morning, then you can do the epsom salt. Maybe increase the amount of peas in the food mix, or just feed a pea on it's own for him.