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	Plecotomus Problem - Please help :)
feedrfish Small Fry Posts: 2 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Oct-2004	Hi All <img src='/images/forums/smile.gif' border=0> I'm new to this forum, but it looks like everyone here has a lot of great experience!! So here's my question: <br>I have a common plecostomus that has been in the pond and is about 8" long. I brought him in a few weeks ago for safe overwintering, and put him in a tank with a few fancy goldfish. <br><br>Yesterday I noticed a lump on his underside near the base of his tail with a pink tip. His belly is also quite noticeably bulging. A small amount of something white comes out of the lump now and then. <br><br>Could "he" be a pregnant "she" or is this a type of disease anyone knows of? I'd appreciate any info. Thanks to you all in advance! <br>~Anna <br> <br><br>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Welcome Feedrfish That was very quick since I sent you that E/m. I hope you enjoy your stay here there are members far more qualified than me to assist you here. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Tropicals kept outside usually have parasite problems... The trop should be placed in a separate tank and treated with "Parasite Clear". Because the trop may be severely infested, it may or may not respond to treatment. An enlarged stomach could mean the fish is loaded with parasites. --garyoland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37
feedrfish Small Fry Posts: 2 Kudos: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Oct-2004	Thanks Keith!! Garyroland - Thank you much for the info! This is my first pleco and he has been brought inside so it will be easy to treat him in his tank. I will go straight to the pet store tomorrow and get the meds. I'll keep you posted on how he does. Thanks Again! ~Anna
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:37


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