The fish literally blows up like a balloon. She looks like she is going to explode!! That way, you can figure out how to treat them and get relief from the bloat. Bloated appearence with scales that stick out like a pine cone. As for the remedies to angelfish dropsy, the outlooks aren’t good. If you notice that your bettas scales are sticking out the wrong way (making him look like a pinecone) then it’s dropsy that he’s suffering from. It makes sense to understand fibroids and how to determine if they are behind your weight gain. Weight gain and a bloated stomach are not well-known as symptoms of fibroids. As for the weird crap, don't remove that. It can be cured by administering a round of antiparasitic medication. OK I am not sure what is going on but for the last couple of days we had one platy out of three that was always hanging out around the cover but would come out for food. Pinecone Scales. Sounds like dropsy. Online Fish Diagnosis Swollen areas may exhibit a 'pine-cone' appearance caused by the fish's scales sticking out. When a platy fish becomes pregnant, it will gradually take on a darker external coloration. Anybody know what is happening to him? ? In order to determine exactly which one of these conditions your fish is facing, you must look out for other symptoms that are distinct to each condition. A pregnant fish may face swimming difficulty, a bloated fish may have pinecone scales. Monitor the tank water chemistry and observe your fish daily for signs of illness to help tip the scales in your favor. If she has all three of these symtoms, (Bloating, Scales sticking up, and white, stringy waste) your fish unfortunately has Dropsy. Go to your local pet store and get medication for her ASAP. Dropsy (Malawi Bloat) may be caused by internal bacterial infection (if swelling is sudden), parasites, or cancer (if swelling is gradual). I do have a male platy too if it helps any. You won’t have to wait for any eggs to hatch. Platy fish bloated and his scales stick up like spikey hair ? Thank you so much for the help that you gave me last e-mail! So, … Her scales looks kinda pineconed too. Yet, the growth of fibroids within your uterus can cause this type of physical changes. It depends on what has caused the dropsy--dropsy itself is not a disease, but a symptom of some underlying problem. The kidneys shut down and the fish retains fluid. Best viewed from above. It is important that you monitor and ensure that your fish stays healthy. Thank you for the information. In order to treat dropsy, antibacterial should be given through medicated food and water quality should be … It is optional to keep the filter in and out but I think is better out and try to change the water 25% after 1-2 days and repeat the procedure like I mention above. UPDATE ===== Thanks for the suggestions everybody. my fish is wrather old about a year or more and hes been fine so i no its not preg cause its been with the same other one so there both male but last 3-4 days he started to look bloated and his scales stick up like spikey hair or blowfish looking? Unfortunately, at this stage, the chances of survival are incredibly slim. When i got home today she was so big, she's been getting bigger for like 2 or 3 days. I have a orange platy with black fins she is fat but lately i have noticed she is getting way fatter. I have to be frank with you when I say that usually when Dropsy has reached an advanced stage, as can be seen by the fish's scales sticking out, curing it is very unlikely. Dropsy usually signals internal infection and … Because of the 18 fry our platys & mollies had, I decided to get a 20 gal so the fry had room to grow and the moms could be at peace. If the fish already has dark scales, you probably won’t notice any change in their color. Dropsy disease symptoms are caused by kidney failure. Often, female platies in a tank in the presence of even one male for even as much as a minute can result in her being impregnated and able to store sufficient sperm to continue producing young for as much as 6 … Can you post a picture of her from a top view (looking down). Sticking out scales is dropsy, a symptom of several diseases rather than a disease itself. Dropsy is also often accompanied by external bacterial infections including fin rot, mouth rot and ulcers. Two, your fish might have a serious illness called Dropsy that can be fatal to fish. In dropsy, a concentration of fluid in the body tissues and cavities causes the fish's abdomen to become swollen and appear bloated (Ascites). Your suspicion of Dropsy is correct. SO since it had a fat belly I started to think maybe it was pregnant and was just trying to lay low and have a safe place for teh fry. I have a female platy who we thought might be pregnant but I suspect it is dropsy having read some other posts. Obesity, overeating, and getting chunky aren’t the same as bloat. I've had my tank for around 2 months and on one of my red wag platy's today I noticed a long white string hanging out the back the fish. There are multiple causes. pineconing is very bad (scales sticking out like a pinecone). 326 Posts . What is this - fish poop? Re: Bloated Platy #2 Thanks - very helpful for us that you've answered all the key questions. Does it look like my betta is pine-coning? There is some underlying condition which causes the kidneys to fail, the fish can't get rid of water and it swells up with the swelling making the scales stick out like a pine cone. Its scales stick out, making the fish resemble a pinecone. She does seem to have black spot near the tail end though which I read could mean pregnant. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 2, 2010. Goldfish with advanced dropsy disease. my platy has fattend up and her scales are sticking out almost looks like a pineapple The fish did not live but wanted to post the information everybody gave me in the first post so those in the future can have access to the information. In the last e-mail I sent to you, I didn't know whether my platy (Tam'ra) was bloated, had dropsy, or was pregnant, but as of yesterday, I found out. 1. does anyone no what this is ?? She is bloated like a round balloon and the scales have sort of fuzzed out if that makes sense. This also happened before to my platy, guppies and also goldfish sometimes may happen to Betta as … When i first got her she was a little big but not as big as now. Physical Changes. If not treated soon the fish will die. Figuring out exactly what Symptoms your fish is showing can go along way twoards a diagnosis. P.S. ? However, if the tank is well maintained, partial water changes are performed regularly, and the fish are fed nutritional food, the odds of popeye striking is greatly diminished. Dropsy is not really a specific pathologic entity, it is to describe a general condition of fluid accumulation in the internal body cavity, which has many causes. Dropsy disease is the result of organ failure from cancer or poor environmental conditions. Basically what causes dropsy is organ failure (typically the kidneys), which ruins the fish's ability to osmoregulate--thus, the uncontrollable bloating with scales sticking out, and the fish's eventual death. Bloated appearance and protruding eyes; Scales sticking out; Rapid gill breathing; Loss of appetite and lethargy. ?I’m panicking, I was fasting her for a few days because her swim bladder was bloated and now it looks like her scales are sticking out... My dad thinks she looks fine, I’m very worried and I don’t know what to do. Leave it be and you will have baby snails in a while. I am not sure what is wrong with this poor guy in my tank. Perform a 70-90% water change once your platy fish no longer exhibit symptoms. Swelling of abdomen, raised scales around swollen area. That is a mystery snail egg sac. One of the most common mistakes of aquarium owners is slow to react to early signs and warning of disease. I have a dwarf gourami that is bloated all over and his scales are fanned out looking. This fluid retention causes the fish to bloat and the scales to distend as fluid builds up underneath them. Perhaps she has an anal prolapse that got infected (hence the fuzzy stuff). Greetings all! Internal Parasite (Camallanus) One common parasite that can affect the health of your platies is Camallanus. In fact, Dropsy is often called Pinecone Disease because of it. Symptoms of this disease include swollen body, bloated eyes, and protruding scales. The longer you wait the worse the problem gets. From other posts I've read people suggest its from a disease or underfeeding? Platy non-illness 8/11/05 Hi there! His scales are starting to stick out. I think the fish loses the ability to regulate the amount of water in its body and swells up. I'm currently medicating my platy, and I do hope that she'll get better soon! Add 1/8 teaspoon of Epsom salt for every 5 gallons of water and monitor for two weeks. 5. And, admittedly, it’s hard to tell the difference between a fat fish and one that’s bloated by looks alone. Does anyone know if she could be pregnant? It is still eating and acting pretty normally. Aside from a swollen belly and scales sticking out, fish dropsy can be recognized by the following symptoms: Dropsy in Goldfish. Loss of appetite; Behavioral changes like becoming lethargic, floating near the surface or at the bottom of the fish tank rather than moving through the water freely [1] There is a platy with what looks like dropsy – its stomach is bloated, and the scales on its side are sticking out. Even well-fed, pregnant fish don't stick the scales out unless they are ill. Search "bloat". This seems to have happened very quickly. Platy Stats Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (45 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 7-8.5 pH and Medium to Hard Temperature: 20-26 °C (68-79 °F) Maximum Size: 2 1/2 Inches (6 cm) The common platy (Xiphophorus), also known as the southern platyfish or mickey mouse platy is a small, popular live-bearing fish. Start treatment by adding 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom Salts per 5 gals., feed a medicated food for … These fish are livebearers, which means the fish come out of the mother swimming freely. 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