Bloated Severum

[tez2k007]

Hi,

I noticed yesterday my Green Severum was not very active and just hanging around the corner of my tank. Looking at him he looks very bloated. He doesnt seem interested in food but still seems perky enough to chase other fish away from him. I have other fish including an Oscar, Silver Dollars, Convict, etc and they are all fine. I have had him for about a year now so a bit worried. Water stats are as should be expected. Any idea what it is. The picture is not the best I know but if anyone has any ideas.

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[tez2k007]

Still looks bloated although he does seem to be moving about a bit more. He appears to be breathing a bit faster than normal.

 

[micko]

What are the exact water readings? What sort of test are you using, a strip or liquid? Size of fish? Size of other fish? Size of tank? Added anything new to the tank recently?

 

[tez2k007]

What are the exact water readings? What sort of test are you using, a strip or liquid? Size of fish? Size of other fish? Size of tank? Added anything new to the tank recently?

I use liquid tests.
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 30

Tank is 450ltr.

Have a full size Oscar, Pleco, Convict, Smaller Severum. Had them all over a year now. Nothing new added recently although I did feed frozen bloodworm a couple a days ago which I dont usually do.

 

[micko]

Have you tried feeding de-shelled pea's? He could be constipated.
Bloodworm shouldn't be an issue, mine get bloodworm often.
What about the Silver Dollars?

 

[tez2k007]

I have 4 of them. About 3 to 4 inches. All other fish are fine. Had this setup for over a year so just a bit puzzled

Tried peas but does not seem to be interested

 

[tez2k007]

Any other ideas?

 

[tez2k007]

Worse today. His eyes look swollen. Think could be dropsy. I have quarantine him and treating with anti bacterial meds. See how he goes but I have a feeling if keeps getting worse I may have to put him out his misery

 

[micko]

Any chance of a picture of what he's like today?

 

[tez2k007]

I will upload once I get back in mate.

 

[micko]

Ok.

 

[tez2k007]

He is on his side now at the bottom struggling. What is best way to put him out his misery. It's gonna be no use and don't want him suffering. Read about clove oils but don't have any.

 

[tez2k007]

Died shortly after last message.

 

[colleen0309]

So sorry to hear he didn't make it.

 

[Dieses Madchen]

I'm sorry for your loss