Should I Be Worried?

[Yellow Bichir]

3 months ?????? I would be worried..

I'd separate him into a separate tank, mix in some epson salt to relive his digestive tract and wait to see what happens..

I belive the mixture is 1 tablespoon of epson salt per 5 gallon of water.

You may need to double check the mixture first.

stan

Thanks Stan, I will do what you say because you seem to know what you're talking about. I've never really faced any diseases or anything with any of my fish before so I'm rather clueless.

 

[Jim King]

One day fast is not enough. Try 5 days with no food. He should be visibly thinner. Do not feed him all that he can eat, til he slims down

 

[Yellow Bichir]

Here is a pic I took today of the lump. You can really make out what it looks like in this pic, and its been like that for a few months. Hopefully with this clearer pic I can get a for-sure on the problem and take action ASAP. By the way, Jim King, it's been four days I think without food now and it sill looks like this...

 

[Yellow Bichir]

OK everyone, problem solved!

I went to sleep last night and when I woke up the lump was gone. I guess he had to take a massive poop or something because he is regular size again. Thanks everyone for your help!