Egg bound bumblebee catfish

[Cyndl]

I have 3 bumblebee catfish in my tank. All parameters are good. All fish are happy and healthy. They have plenty of rocks and caves. Two got big round bellys. But no eggs were ever laid. This has been going for 3 months now. The one still has a big belly and the other one (as of last night) looks as though soft tissue (maybe eggs?) are bursting out of her side! What can I do to help her? And will this happen to the other one too? I love my cats, I’m so sad right now. I have a hang on tank for breading/births that i set up tonight to put her in. I wanted to be able to keep a close eye on her and make sure nobody picks on her in this state. Can anyone help me?

 

[Colin_T]

need some more pictures. it could be fungus

 

[Cyndl]

Thank you for your reply. Sadly, my catfish had died by morning. I can now clearly see what look like tiny spheres in the tissue that came out her side. My other one seems to be ok still, but still has a round belly. I'm hoping someone has some tips on how to handle an egg bound catfish. Ty again!

 

[itiwhetu]

I don't think they will be egg bound, something else is going on with these fish. water parameters and feeding schedule would be helpful