Sick oscar fish!! Please help

[Joe s 20]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

10-20ppm

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

41-50%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

For a couple days my Oscar has been a little lazy, laying on the bottom a bit more than usual but I didn’t think much of it. Today I noticed his anal area is enlarged and he has buoyancy problems and won’t eat. My water parameters are perfect, water temp is 80f. Somebody please help with treatment

 

[tlindsey]

For a couple days my Oscar has been a little lazy, laying on the bottom a bit more than usual but I didn’t think much of it. Today I noticed his anal area is enlarged and he has buoyancy problems and won’t eat. My water parameters are perfect, water temp is 80f. Somebody please help with treatment

View attachment 1538725

View attachment 1538726

This may help
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/flowerhorn-anal-prolapse.730856/post-8244298

 

[Joe s 20]

This may help
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/flowerhorn-anal-prolapse.730856/post-8244298

Thanks for the response, the fish currently can’t keep itself upright it’s not looking good. Is it too risky to start a treatment ?

 

[kno4te]

I try and lower the water level a lot more so it could lay upright on its side. Do some Epsom salts, 3 tbsp per 5g, and kanamycin. Keep the water clean with goal of having cycled water and nitrates blow 20 ppm.

 

[Joe s 20]

I try and lower the water level a lot more so it could lay upright on its side. Do some Epsom salts, 3 tbsp per 5g, and kanamycin. Keep the water clean with goal of having cycled water and nitrates blow 20 ppm.

Does the fish being upright help? If I can somehow hold the fish in an upright position ?

 

[kno4te]

Does the fish being upright help? If I can somehow hold the fish in an upright position ?

It reduces stress significantly. Helps recovery. You’re gonna have to hold it till it recovers. By lowering it then it can lay on its bottom and lean and perhaps stay upright. Can use plants/decor to wedge the fish against the bin or tank.

 

[Joe s 20]

It reduces stress significantly. Helps recovery. You’re gonna have to hold it till it recovers. By lowering it then it can lay on its bottom and lean and perhaps stay upright. Can use plants/decor to wedge the fish against the bin or tank.

I will try to keep him upright. Thanks for your help

 

[Joe s 20]

It reduces stress significantly. Helps recovery. You’re gonna have to hold it till it recovers. By lowering it then it can lay on its bottom and lean and perhaps stay upright. Can use plants/decor to wedge the fish against the bin or tank.

Since lowering the water hasn’t moved just laying on side breathing slowly. What do u recommend now? Should I just wait this out, doesn’t look like it will make it

 

[kno4te]

Since lowering the water hasn’t moved just laying on side breathing slowly. What do u recommend now? Should I just wait this out, doesn’t look like it will make it

It’s a waiting game. Treat with Epsom salts, kanamycin and cross your fingers for now.

 

[Joe s 20]

It’s a waiting game. Treat with Epsom salts, kanamycin and cross your fingers for now.

How long do you think until I can see improvements if this works ?