Gourami help

[Karatepig]

My dwarf gourami has a large hump just behind the side fins. Some research says that it's a tumor or a disease but I think it's gravid. I don't know the sex of the fish so here is a picture.



Maybe someone can diagnose the gourami. Thanks!

[Luananeko]

That's a male gourami (female dwarf gourami are a dull silver color), so definitely not gravid. Looks like either a tumor or bloat. Is he eating well? If his appetite has dropped you can try not feeding for a day and then feeding a thawed, de-shelled pea to help clear things out.

[Karatepig]

Originally Posted by Luananeko

That's a male gourami (female dwarf gourami are a dull silver color), so definitely not gravid. Looks like either a tumor or bloat. Is he eating well? If his appetite has dropped you can try not feeding for a day and then feeding a thawed, de-shelled pea to help clear things out.

Eating great. It just popped up this morning. Will try the pea.

[Karatepig]

Update. My gourami appears to have hole in the head. His poop is white with red colors mixed in. Jusy behind his eyes on the top of his head there is a small lesion, as if he scratched off his scales. Right now it is minor. Picture to come. How should I deal with this? He still is bloated/has a tumor.

[Karatepig]

This guy isn't looking good. About to put him in a 5 gallon bucket for QT.