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Old November 3rd 06, 06:34 PM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc
Kedar
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Default Weird case of dropsy?

Try feeding green peas (shell removed) dipped in castor oil for a few
minutes. Feed in small quantity ( the idea is castor oil should be
consumed by the fish) Stop feeding everthing else & obseve for a week.
Let the group know how it goes further.

Thanks
Kedar




The Evil Hand wrote:
I posted about a female Siamese fighting fish that appeared to have dropsy a
few weeks ago. I treated her twice with maracyn. after the swelling didn't
start to go down, but she is still as swollen as she was then, but has not
got to the point were her scales have started to protrude? Does anyone know
what else that it could be. She seems buoyant and the swollen cavity appears
to be filled by either air, of a clear liquid, when she swims in front of
the lights?

cheers
Evil