Dead fish with "burst" stomach

[Oldspartan]

Good Morning,

Last night it looked like a guppy was about to birth. So first thing this morning Linda went on a fry hunt and found three. After putting them in anursery box she yelled to me that she could not find mama. So I began searching the tank and found her on her side, dead against Upon examination the fish looked like she was actually gutted. Her belly was open in a long line just like she was a trout being prepared for the table. I wish I had a photo but Linda disposed of her before I could say anything.

Her belly was open almost from gill to anus. The tank is peaceful. or has been, and I observed for a while and saw no abnormal behaviors.

The parameters if needed are:

AMM -- 0
Nit -----0
NItrate 10
GH ---- 230 - 240
KH ---- 150

Water change was done yesterday morning 7 gallons out and 8 gallons in. Approx the same 4 days prior.

There is nothing sharp in the tank. Resin log and stump with eased edges. Artificial silk plants.

Anybody have ideas or suggestions?

 

[Oldspartan]

Good Morning,

Last night it looked like a guppy was about to birth. So first thing this morning Linda went on a fry hunt and found three. After putting them in anursery box she yelled to me that she could not find mama. So I began searching the tank and found her on her side, dead against Upon examination the fish looked like she was actually gutted. Her belly was open in a long line just like she was a trout being prepared for the table. I wish I had a photo but Linda disposed of her before I could say anything.

Her belly was open almost from gill to anus. The tank is peaceful. or has been, and I observed for a while and saw no abnormal behaviors.

The parameters if needed are:

AMM -- 0
Nit -----0
NItrate 10
GH ---- 230 - 240
KH ---- 150

Water change was done yesterday morning 7 gallons out and 8 gallons in. Approx the same 4 days prior.

There is nothing sharp in the tank. Resin log and stump with eased edges. Artificial silk plants.

Anybody have ideas or suggestions?

I should add -- The tank contains 4 Molly, 3 (now 2) guppy, and 3 Cory. All seem fine with no apparent issues.

 

[Essjay]

It's possible the damage was done after she died. It is common for fish to eat dead fish, and the belly is usually eaten first as that's a soft area.

 

[Oldspartan]

Thank you. That makes perfect sense. Now to figure the cod. I am thinking she might have had birthing issues. Found only 3 fry.