Guppy’s stomach ruptured through his skin, what happened?!

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Please can someone help, my guppy is around three months old. He was born to one of my female guppies so I had him since birth. These last few days I noticed he was staying by himself and not interacting with the other fish. I also noticed he has a swollen belly so I wondered if he was constipated or something. He hasn’t eaten these last few days either. But today I looked at him and OMG. I was so shocked to see his poor belly bursting through his skin. It appears to have little white bits hanging off. I can’t tell if it’s a sore, a parasite, bacteria, a tumour or what. Maybe I acted too hastily, but I’ve put him in a separate tank now with anti internal bacteria treatment. I hope I did the right thing. Does anyone have a guess as to what has happening to my poor boy? He looks in terrible shape and I’ll be surprised if he pulls through. He’s currently just hovering near the top of the tank. Water params are good, I have the liquid test. Both Nitrate and Nitrite have come back clear, and ammonia came back yellow. According to the colour results this is just right.

Edit: He has now been peacefully euthanised.
 

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Sorry, that looks terminal. I think he should be euthanised as he must be suffering.
Aw that is such a shame. It happened really fast, when I looked at him yesterday he had no tearing in his stomach, just bloated. But now I can’t believe how half of his stomach has ripped through his skin. Yes, I think I will have to do the Clove Oil method. Thanks for your response.
 
😔 Sorry. When @Colin_T comes on he may know what caused it and if the other fish will need treatment.
 
What else is/was in the tank?
I have 5 other guppies, and Ramshorn snails. For the decor, I just have a couple of synthetic plants and then I have a chunk of Mopani wood with Java moss on it. I just hope my other guppies don’t get the same fate. They look fine so far, fingers crossed.
 
What else is/was in the tank?
I have 5 other guppies, and Ramshorn snails. For the decor, I just have a couple of synthetic plants and then I have a chunk of Mopani wood with Java moss on it. I just hope my other guppies don’t get the same fate. They look fine so far, fingers crossed.
Possibly cut itself on a plastic plant then, whilst darting about.
 

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