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The Same...He is fixing to go for an Epsom salt bath...just incase it is constipation from parasites. Today is the last day for the Maracyn treatment. I will start Jungle Parasite clear tomorrow after I do a water change. Thanks for checking...I will keep everyone updated!

Its everything you need to now about Polypterus right at your finger tips!!! That site is the BOMB!!!

I would like to thank everyone who has replied. He is still alive today but still bloated. But I am very hopeful. He's a trooper! Thanks to Fruitbat who recommended I visit www.aquaticpredators.com I would have to say it is the best site for anyone who has Polypterus. If you have a question I...

We are treating the tank with Marycn 2.

They are on page 1 of the post. At the top then at the bottom.

Its not a problem....I have found that there are not many people who are familiar with this species. Toirtis and Fruitbat have been great resources. Now that I am looking back at the 1st pic I posted of the Senegal it appears the swelling is in 3 humps? The latest photo there are no humps? Are...

Thank you and yes I have sexed them....I am almost positive the Senegal is a male and the Ornate is a female. I have attached some pic's. I have personally seen him eat 2 rosy reds and some bloodworms (which I don't think he much cared for, Kept spiting them out) There are 2 unaccounted eaten...

OK so I am new at this and didn't even realize what a sticky was. So here are the answers to the "sticky" I was supposed to read before posting. 1~What type of fish is afflicted? Senegal Bichir, bloated belly but still eating 2~What are your tank parameters - past 48 hrs housed in a QT tank...

Help Fruitbat....I see your are the expert on Bichir's. See my post on Freshwater - unhealthy fish. Title HELP! Bloated Bichir. Please if you have time can you help me? Thanks, Brandy

We put him in the QT tank last night.....Still alive this morning...Cross my fingers!! The scales don't seem to be protruding (sticking out)? I have read conflicting information about using salt? I am so confused on what to do. We only used the salt once when we transferred him to the QT tank...

I recently adopted 2 orhpaned bichir's (last Monday). In the emergency situation we had to put them into an uncycled tank for a few days before we could transfer them into a cycled tank. (Had to do some moving around) Upon bringing them into our home, I noticed that the Male Senegal's? belly...