thursyanna
Aquarium Advice Freak
One of my Giant Gouramis looks like he swallowed a marble. My other one and the rest of my fish look normal. I accounted for all my fish so I know he didn't eat one! Anyone know what is wrong with him?
How to Diagnose and Treat Dropsy in Aquarium Fish
Here's a good article about dropsy. The scales sticking out (called pine-coning) is a pretty big giveaway that it's dropsy. Make sure to read the whole article, I think it'll really help you out. I don't think the pea will do anything, they are usually for constipation and if he has dropsy then that is most likely not the issue.
Oops, I'm sorry for the bad link! I've never experienced dropsy myself and thought that article was accurate as it went along with what I've read about it before. But apparently whatever I've heard wasn't correct. Listen to Jlk, she definitely knows what she's doing! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.