Gourami Ill?

[SamLovesCorys]

I have a Gourami which has been fairly inactive for some time, and I woke up this morning to find it lying on its side on the bottom. It has since moved, but not much, always returning to the bottom quickly. It has a swollen, tube-like lump running horizontal along it's rear. Is it ill? What's wrong with it? Swimbladder? Something else? Help!

Thanks, Sam

 

[SamLovesCorys]

bump.

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Said this in your other one. Its probably constipated.

 

[SamLovesCorys]

Said this in your other one. Its probably constipated.

What should I do?

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Feed it fiber rich foods, if it will eat.

 

[SamLovesCorys]

Peas ok? And thankyou so much for your help!

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Yep. Boil them, skin them, and chop them up like you do for bettas. If he wont eat, they have certain chemicals you can add to the water to stop constipation. Your welcome, ask more if needed!