Fishnthehood Candiru MFK Member Jan 21, 2010 839 82 46 Chino, CA Dec 10, 2010 #1 I have a Flowerhorn in my 135 gallon tank that has not been eating and for about a week now has a redish growth hanging out of it's anal hole. I will try and get a photo tonight any suggestions?
I have a Flowerhorn in my 135 gallon tank that has not been eating and for about a week now has a redish growth hanging out of it's anal hole. I will try and get a photo tonight any suggestions?
RD. Gold Tier VIP MFK Member May 9, 2007 13,626 13,978 3,360 66 Northwest Canada Dec 10, 2010 #2 Sounds like a prolapsed rectum, add epsom salt to your tank water to reduce tissue swelling. Then read this. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=339362 This is what a prolapsed rectum looks like.
Sounds like a prolapsed rectum, add epsom salt to your tank water to reduce tissue swelling. Then read this. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=339362 This is what a prolapsed rectum looks like.
Oscarum monstruoso Fire Eel MFK Member May 3, 2010 1,004 8 68 33706 Dec 10, 2010 #3 Is it a Rainbow flowerhorn by any chance?
Fishnthehood Candiru MFK Member Jan 21, 2010 839 82 46 Chino, CA Dec 11, 2010 #4 I don't have a hospital tank how will the salt effect the other fish?
RD. Gold Tier VIP MFK Member May 9, 2007 13,626 13,978 3,360 66 Northwest Canada Dec 11, 2010 #5 No, the other fish will be fine. It's not really salt, epsom salt = magnesium sulphate.
F fishfanatic46 Feeder Fish MFK Member Feb 15, 2010 688 0 0 42 north toronto Dec 11, 2010 #6 epsom salts works wonders.