The abdominal swelling of Siamese fighting fish may be caused by various reasons, mainly including overfeeding, dropsy, or other health problems. The following are the specific causes and treatment methods:
1. Overfeeding
Cause: If Siamese fighting fish consume too much feed, it will lead to indigestion, resulting in abdominal swelling. Long-term overfeeding may also affect their healthy growth.
Treatment: Reduce the amount of feeding, ensure that each feeding is appropriate, and avoid overfeeding. Observe whether the Siamese fighting fish resumes normal defecation. If the swelling persists, further examination is required.
2. Dropsy
Cause: Dropsy is a serious fish disease that may be caused by bacterial or parasitic infections, or water quality problems. Symptoms include abnormal abdominal enlargement, and in the later stage, it may be accompanied by pinecone scales and protruding eyes.
Treatment:
Early Treatment: Fast the fish, raise the water temperature, keep it in isolation and in a quiet environment. Use methylene blue for a bath, 20 minutes a day for 4 consecutive days.
Drug Treatment: Use antibiotics such as kanamycin and tetracycline, which can be administered through a medicated bath or direct feeding.
Prevention: Keep the water quality clean, avoid using low-quality feed, and regularly observe the health status of Siamese fighting fish.
3. Other Possible Causes
Water Quality Problems: Poor water quality may lead to health problems in Siamese fighting fish, including abdominal swelling. Regular water changes and maintaining a stable water temperature are the keys to prevention.
Parasitic Infections: Internal parasites may also cause abdominal swelling. Use appropriate anti-parasitic drugs for treatment.
Summary
For the abdominal swelling of Siamese fighting fish, corresponding measures should be taken according to the specific causes. If it is due to overfeeding, simply adjust the feeding amount. If dropsy or other diseases are suspected, isolate and treat the fish in a timely manner and use medications. Keeping the water quality clean and stable is the key to preventing such problems.