Pregnant Tetra Not Releasing Eggs

[megnarium]

Hello

Can anyone give me some advice with what to do with this tetra?! Shes MASSIVE

its a 65 gallon tall live planted tank, temp is around 25.1 C.
She swims fine
Other fish in the tank are other tetras, 1 angel fish, 3 kuhli loaches, 1 siamese algae eater, 2 plecos, and three of some other small fish that were donated to the tank.


Anyone need any other info? I swear she just keeps getting bigger and now there are blood lines on her. How do I get her to lay the eggs!? Is this normal?

 

[chromedome52]

That's not eggs, that's bloat. She's as good as dead. Euthanize.

 

[megnarium]

That's not eggs, that's bloat. She's as good as dead. Euthanize.

is there nothing I can do? how do you know. she/he isn't pineconing and still swims fine, shes just big. shes been like this for maybe a month, or even 6 weeks. we just thoguht it was eggs.

 

[coralbandit]

That is an internal infection. Do not let that fish die in your tank.

 

[megnarium]

That is an internal infection. Do not let that fish die in your tank.

trying to learn not argue - how do you know??

 

[committeadmare]

I haven't dealt with this before but I believe eggs, even when held in, look like they are being carried by the fish. This looks like a bubble bending the fishes spine.

 

[megnarium]

I haven't dealt with this before but I believe eggs, even when held in, look like they are being carried by the fish. This looks like a bubble bending the fishes spine.

Thank you! I will take a look at it!

 

[committeadmare]

Crossing my fingers for you!

 

[Redshark1]

Sorry, but I would have euthanised this fish before now. To prevent suffering. That's my advice.

 

[coralbandit]

trying to learn not argue - how do you know??

40 years of keeping and breeding fish and owning the 'Handbook of Fish diseases' lead me to my conclusion.
Not trying to use scare tactics but I would seriously remove the fish.
There are fish diseases that can infect humans like Mycobacterium commonly known as fish TB.
They are difficult to diagnose in a timely manner and even when recognized there is no treatment for the issue. It can infect humans causing the need for months of antibiotics if the Dr. ever figures out what you have.
Nobody likes to euthanize a living creature but if you keep pets it may become necessary.You have reached that time.
If you like here is an article on why you never place a once sick fish that had a bacterial issue back into the community tank.
Bacterial infections | The Skeptical Aquarist