L46 sick - bloat?

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johanx

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Mar 14, 2009
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Hi all,
I think i have a problem with my hypancistrus zebra (L46). She is looking very big and i'm afraid it is bloat or something? Can anyone of you make something out of the pictures?
1. Water parameters
a) 26-30.
b) pH = 7.2.
d) KH = 5
e)Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, levels. => not present
f) Water change frequency => Weekly
2. Tank set up
a) Size => 120x50x30cm.
b) Substrate => Sand.
c) Filtration => Airfiltration.
d) Furnishings => just stones.
e) Other tank mates => species only tank.
f) How long has it been set-up? => several months
g) When was the last new fish added? => 1.5 year ago
h) Foods used and frequency? => Artemia, Bloodworms (red / white / black), viformo, cyclops
3. Symptoms / Problem description => See pictures
4. Action taken (if any) => She is in quarentine now.
5. Medications used (if any) => not
Above:
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Beneath
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Watch the anus:
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Don't know if its egg, but put in epsom salt and stop feeding if it is bloat.
 
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