Hope you can help me. My 3 year old angel (gender unknown) had developed a bloated belly over the last few weeks. Belly mostly mishapen low and close to bottom of body, approx. .35" across as you view fish from front. Appeared rather suddenly, remains consistent. Appetite is good. Behavior appears normal. Was considering epson salt treatment, but hoping for more info.
The fish is alone in my 5 gallon tank..has been for over a year now. Fish is approx. 1.5 inches diameter, sans fins. Has grown to this size from purchased size of .5" sans fins.
Tank: Eclipse Hex5. temp says at 82. Just did a 25% water change and vacumn 2 weeks ago. Had been a few months since last change Distilled water for refill. Tank has bio wheel filtration and artificial plants. Tank has been up 3 years. Nothing new added. Feed sparingly mostly Tetramin flakes, occasional frozen brine shrimp. No diet changes in past 2 years.
The fish is alone in my 5 gallon tank..has been for over a year now. Fish is approx. 1.5 inches diameter, sans fins. Has grown to this size from purchased size of .5" sans fins.
Tank: Eclipse Hex5. temp says at 82. Just did a 25% water change and vacumn 2 weeks ago. Had been a few months since last change Distilled water for refill. Tank has bio wheel filtration and artificial plants. Tank has been up 3 years. Nothing new added. Feed sparingly mostly Tetramin flakes, occasional frozen brine shrimp. No diet changes in past 2 years.