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Hi-
I have noticed that my Kenyi has not been eating for the past week. The eyes appear to be slightly bulged but not like the pictures I have seen of bloat. The stomach is noticeably larger, but again, not like the pictures I have seen of bloat. I have been treating with Clout, but she still is not eating - I have had a Johanni that was holding so I do know what that looks like and that is definitely not the case. Any help you can offer would be most appreciated.

Thanks

sounds to be like dropsy.

Thats the only thing i can think that would start a enlarged stomach.

The only other thing i could suggest is that it could be internal parsites, basically like a stomach ache

Also, welcome to the forums!!!

Thanks Father n'Son, I am happy to be here. I can't believe I actually received a reply within 24 hours.

Do you think I should continue with the Clout treatment?

Thanks for all your help.

Im afraid ive never heard of clout.

If clout can treat dropsy or internal parasites then keep on going with that treatment in the way the bottle instructs you to

Maybe stilllearnin or mark stone may have an idea for a treatment if clout doesnt treat both dropsy and internal parasites

Thank You!!

Now all of the fish are swimming around and keep opening their mouths constantly. This not normal behavior. Any ideas?

What's the tank temperature, are you keeping it very well oxygenated?(water currents, jets, airpumps airhead etc...)
I'd say just keep the water as crystal clean as possible and the right parameters and try different menus to try and get them to eat something. (could try little salt, general antiparasite stuff etc..)