Dropsy in Angelfish

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If it's coming and going, it may just be a parasite. Many types of parasites live in the digestive tract of fish which may have been the cause of the swelling making it appear to be bloat and now the hatched "bugs" are trying to find a way out of the fish's body. Something to consider because you say the spot comes and goes, is that it's not the same "bug" each tie you see it but just another one using the same escape route. Because of this possibility, you may want to consider putting her in a hospital tank and treating with a antiparasitic med that works on BOTH internal and external parasites. PraziPro or API's General Cure would be my first "go to" meds followed by medicated foods. If I am correct and these are not the same 1 bug each time, you will want to start feeding your whole tank with medicated foods to hopefully prevent the other fish from becoming infested/ infected.
Thanks again Andy. What would be considered "medicated foods"?
 
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