OK, so after a couple days of lethargy, which I thought was a result of some minor swim bladder problems, I came home tonight to find my Unmei in the throes of what is almost certainly dropsy: Distended abdomen, scales sticking out from the body, etc. My question is this: is there any treatment for it when it reaches this stage? Or would it be best to euthanize? If euthanasia, what is the best method?
EDIT: I also checked my water conditions to see if it was caused environmentally, but everything checks out fine. Granted, I'm a day or two behind on my cleaning schedule (Stupid migraine, making me stay in bed for 48 hours.) Are there other causes of dropsy other than water-quality related bacterial/viral infections?
EDIT: I also checked my water conditions to see if it was caused environmentally, but everything checks out fine. Granted, I'm a day or two behind on my cleaning schedule (Stupid migraine, making me stay in bed for 48 hours.) Are there other causes of dropsy other than water-quality related bacterial/viral infections?
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(this was before i discovered melafix) i'd recommend doing the whole epsom salt thing and then adding melafix if needed, or an anti parasite medication if that's the original problem. don't give up!