75 Gallon Tank Sick or Gravid

[Sb092]

I recently had the pump on my fx6 fluval go out. I did order a new motor and it arrived in three days. Once I put the filter back together and filled the rank. I realized one of my female pearls was extremely fat. While, I do not see any pine coning and no other fish is affected, I am not sure if she gravid or sick. I know the pics are not the greatest. The water was a little cloudy. I am not going to do a water change for a few days, since I just replaced over 5 gallons of water in the filter and still added water to the tank (all treated water). I will attempt more photos once the water clears.

 

[A201]

I think the Gourami has some type of intestinal disorder causing her to retain fluid

I don't think it's a disease. More likely a genetic predisposition.

Here's a pic of one of my female Rosy Barbs. Other than the huge, ugly gut, she lives a normal life.

I tried feeding veggie based foods, hoping to remedy the issue, but as you see, definitely not successful.

 

[Sb092]

I recently had the pump on my fx6 fluval go out. I did order a new motor and it arrived in three days. Once I put the filter back together and filled the rank. I realized one of my female pearls was extremely fat. While, I do not see any pine coning and no other fish is affected, I am not sure if she gravid or sick. I know the pics are not the greatest. The water was a little cloudy. I am not going to do a water change for a few days, since I just replaced over 5 gallons of water in the filter and still added water to the tank (all treated water). I will attempt more photos once the water clears.

I think the Gourami has some type of intestinal disorder causing her to retain fluid

I don't think it's a disease. More likely a genetic predisposition.

Here's a pic of one of my female Rosy Barbs. Other than the huge, ugly gut, she lives a normal life.

I tried feeding veggie based foods, hoping to remedy the issue, but as you see, definitely not successful.

I was able to get more pics today.
Thank you for responding. I do have a follow up question. Does your barb still eat and is active?
I fed mine today. (Haven’t fed since the motor on the filter ran out). She didn’t seem too interested. She swam up to the food with the rest of the group, but really didn’t eat.

 

[A201]

Yes, the Rosy still eats & acts in a normal manner. She has been swollen for several months.

I had fully expected her to die, and that might happen sooner rather than later, but for now things are okay.

I really don't think its an actual disease in her case, but probably a genetic defect of some soart.

Typical "Bloat" is an intestinal bacteral infection, which is usually fatal. The cause of Bloat is often debated. To my knowledge there is no general concensus.

Your Gourami is likely either suffering from Bloat, or a physical defect.

Unfortunately a hunger strike is a symptom of Bloat. There really isn't a reliable treatment for Bloat.