Granulosa with a pot belly

jim barry

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Hi all

Posted this on Planet Catfish and thought I would try here as well.
Had this little guy a few months. Seems to be growing a pot belly but not getting bigger in length.
Eats pellets and blood worm but don't see him taking and mussel/prawn etc. Going on what I read about these fish I am lead to believe they are not a fussy feeder. Wonder if there is something wrong with him?
Tried some peas last night which he ate.
Does his belly look normal to you? I have had synos before that had very plump bellys but they grew in length at the same time. Maybe I am just being paranoid, but I want this fish to grow big and healthy.

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predatorkeeper87

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it kind of looks like he's not keeping his tail down? Maybe try some Epsom salt soaked pellets as well.
 

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Hold the feedings for a little and do what predator keeper suggested.
 

jim barry

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Jim there's a little info on this link that states feeding 'worms', doesn't say which type sadly, causes bloat and is fatal. Worth a read mate
http://www.tropicalfishsite.com/synodontis-granulosus/
Hi Mike
Yes I have read this before when I got the fish. I took this to be earthworm but reading it again it's not that clear is it. I have been feeding blood worm which I have now stopped. Last 2 days I have fed peas with shell off, which to my surprise he really likes. I read that peas can flush the fish out so thought it worth a go. Will just stick to this and pellets for a while and see how he goes.
Trying to find a place that sells Epsom salt and give that a go too. Away on hols for 2 weeks from next week so will just have to hope he remains ok. Been like this since I had him which is a few months now so hopefully he wont get any worse.
 
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Normally bloat is a bacterial infection, which causes the accumulation of fluids in the fish.

Using a broad spectrum antibiotic helps, but if this were congestion, there's not much that can be done.

Epsom salt is an optional additive to aid the fish during bloat.

I have always used tetracycline, to help with bloat, especially in datnoides polota, which are among the most sensitive datnoides
 
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jim barry

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Thanks for the input guys. Got a feeling I am going to have to place him in a hospital tank and treat.
Just hope he lasts until after my hols as I have no one who can keep an eye on him if I start treating any sooner. Going to be 3 weeks before I can do anything but he has been like this for 3 or 4 months. Don't want to lose this fish though.
 
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