My flowerhorn is not eating from 3 days an brcamr very dark.i can see his stomach pale
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Hi,
Based on your description, your Flowerhorn is showing serious signs of illness. Loss of appetite for 3 days, a dark body color, and a pale or sunken stomach usually indicate severe stress, an internal bacterial infection, internal parasites, or poor water quality.
Please take these steps immediately:
- Perform a 30–40% water change using dechlorinated water.
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Check the water parameters:
- Ammonia: 0 ppm
- Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: Below 20 ppm
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Increase aeration to maintain good oxygen levels.
- Do not force-feed the fish.
- If the fish is producing white, stringy feces, an internal parasite is a likely cause and an appropriate anti-parasitic treatment should be started.
- If there are no signs of parasites but the fish continues to darken and refuses food, a broad-spectrum antibacterial medication may be required.
To suggest the correct treatment, please reply with:
- A clear photo of the fish (side view and top view).
- Is the stomach sunken or swollen?
- Is the fish breathing rapidly?
- Is it passing any feces? If yes, what color?
- How old is the fish and what is the tank size?
The sooner the cause is identified, the better the chances of recovery.
Regards,
Yashwant Naik