Sick gourami

Pam.d

New Fish
Jan 6, 2013
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We have a sick gourami and don't no what wrong with it, it's has a very swollen belly and drops to the bottom of the tank like its swallowed a rock, any ideas what's wrong with it??
 

Kiara1125

Superstar Fish
Jan 12, 2011
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Florida
#3
It most likely has swim bladder disorder or dropsy. Do its scales stick out like a pinecone? Try to feed it some peas and nothing else. It might be constipated, so it's best to only feed it foods that act as a laxative.
 

Pam.d

New Fish
Jan 6, 2013
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We put it out of its misery the poor thing couldn't even make it to the top of the tank and the other fish were eatin it alive