Dropsy, is it too late?

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Pjv81

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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?
5ppm
If I did not test my water...
  1. ...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?
21-30%
How frequently do you change your water?
Every week
If I do not change my water...
  1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
I purchase a large angel about a 2-3 weeks ago. He suddenly looked more bloated in his stomach and kept a close eye on him, overnight it seemed to get really bad that his eyes were popping out and scales were (pineconeing). And he was like a bobber facing straight up to the surface of the water.

he’s currently in a 10 gal quarantine tank with aquarium salt and day 2 of Kanaplex. He still will not eat and seems to not be losing the bloat look. However he is able to swim around now.

kanaplx says to dose every other day for 3 days and doesn’t give anymore instructions afterword.

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Cont the kanamycin. Can add epsom salt 3-5tbsp per 5g.
 
In my experience, once the scales protrude from the swollen belly the internal organs do not function and it's osmoregulation is caput, it is a done deal. If it were me I would euthanize this poor fish. It is suffering. Sorry bud :shakehead
 
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