What's wrong with this male Flowerhorn?

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Feeder Fish
Sep 19, 2022
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Have you tested your water?
Yes
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
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.
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Are you asking about the growth below his belly? It might be an anal/vent prolapse and it is suggested to use Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) to help it reduce in size.

The recipe is 1 tablespoon plain, unscented Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) per 5 gallons of aquarium water, dissolve the Epsom salt thoroughly in the water and add it slowly to the aquarium over the course of a few hours. If you have a large aquarium, you could move the fish to a smaller tank or use a plastic tote large enough to comfortably contain the fish AND that you can add a mature filter to.

DO NOT use aquarium salt, Epsom salt can be found in most drug stores or convenience stores in the first aid aisle.

Is this fish new to you or have you had it for a while? What are your test results since you posted you do test your aquarium parameters.
 
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The FH is active is I go to pat/ hold it for a pic. I have reduced the water and given tetracycline 500mg treatment. Can one add rock salt along with tetracycline. Please let me know. I am having from more than 6 months.
 
What is the actual problem with your fish or how is it behaving? Your last pic didn't show any type of prolapse.
 
Do you have good surface agitation of the water since you added the tetracycline?

Why did you add the tetracycline? How much did you add?
 
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