Help Me And My Sick Pleco!

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sXeLifer

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Hey guys my sailfin has a really big bloated belly, big to the extent that he looks swollen from the front too, hes only 4inches long so he is quite young, whats the best route of treatment. I have attached a link to an image of how big it is, this isn't my plec but it is a similar size of belly.

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Thanks guys!
 
have you been over feeding him? don't feed for a few days and see if his belly goes away.. if it does then its nothing serious..

Fish develop Swollen Abdomen mostly because of Genetic reasons. Swollen Abdomen may also happen due to Bacterial or Viral infections, often carried in contaminated water or infected food, the fish comes in contact with.

if his belly does not go down then treat him with meds and do a large water change before hand (clean gravel etc).. to make sure that the water is in tip top condition..
 

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