Tropical Fish Keeping banner

Blood Parrot possibly egg-bound Help

7K views 9 replies 3 participants last post by  ludwigm1996 
#1 ·
Hello,
I have a female that regularly lays eggs but she has not in a while. She has been looking bloated and visibly upset as she shows black spots when she's mad or sick. Yesterday, I noticed a large bubble protruding from her already enlarged vent. Should I attempt to pop it? If so, how? I'm worried she is egg-bound and will die.
Water quality is same as it always is. Tank is fully planted and regular water changes. She has her own hide and tank is under-stocked for its size (65gal)
Thanks.
 
#4 ·
Wow. I would say that looks more like a prolapse. I would suggest a warm quarantine tank, and some meds. Do not attempt to pop this. It is also possible it is a tumor. Tumors can sometimes respond to meds like acriflavine, or ones based on it. I would like to share these photos with someone that may know better what to do if you do not mind?
 
#7 ·
Hello, I have an answer for you from my friend who breeds fish. I hope this helps;
2 weeks treatment period for prolapse and eggbinding:

Epsom 1/4 tsp per 5 gallons
100% water change every day (redose epsom every water change). Make sure temp is the same as water removed.


Metronidazole + Kanaplex (1/4 tsp per 20g)

DON'T FEED for 2 Weeks. Keep temp at 80F.

Every day (using gloves) gently stroke fish belly from chest to the rear once or twice. Fish should absorb the eggs -- it will not starve.

After 2 weeks, feed with a little bit of bloodworms every other day and observe.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top