Guppies Exploding!

[spistols]

Exploding is probably not the right term. It is like their intestines are growing larger than their bodies can contain. You will see their skin tear-it may take days, and slowly what is inside starts poking through their bodies. Eventually whatever is growing inside them or getting larger, overcomes their vital organs, and then they die. Sounds like the makings of a scary movie, but it is unfortunate this is how it happens!

 

[steelhealr]

I would issolate the fish and try a treatment of antibiotics on them and some shelled peas,is this just happening to the guppys, and are they all the same family, or bought at different times and different lfs.

Wilder mentioned shelled peas...why? What effect do they have? SH

 

[Lynz781]

And are peas supposed to come out the same way they go in?

 

[Leslie]

Do you use salt in the tank at all?

 

[spistols]

Yes, I do use salt in the tank.

 

[jflowers]

I would issolate the fish and try a treatment of antibiotics on them and some shelled peas,is this just happening to the guppys, and are they all the same family, or bought at different times and different lfs.

Wilder mentioned shelled peas...why? What effect do they have? SH

Peas are a great laxative for fish. So you can imagine the effect

Jon