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Expert: Chris Robbins - 7/8/2009


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ive had this jack dempsey for 4 yrs couple weeks ago i noticed his stomach or sides now both have puffed up like hes going to explode...hes swimmin fine and eating but i have no idea what to do...is this a disease typical to jack's

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Hi Bill;

Usually fish that are sick with bloating or constipation will act like they are sick. They would be lethargic, stop eating, etc. It's possible your fish is a female with eggs but they don't usually swell to an extreme size. The only other thing I can think of is a tumor. In that case there's really nothing you can do. Wish I could help more. I hope he (or she) turns out okay...

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I have 25+ years of personal experience as a pet store employee and manager in the family pet store business. The main part of our business was Freshwater Fish. I can answer questions on; Fish care, diseases, parasites and fish identification, feeding your fish, breeding and sexing your fish, setting up your aquarium, cleaning your aquarium, and "what`s this weird stuff in my tank/on my fish" questions. I am not an African Cichlid expert, Plant expert or Brackish Expert. No Pond or Saltwater Questions Please.

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I worked in and managed my family's fish and pet and fish store for 26 years and maintained the 35 aquariums. My experience also has included occasional in-home consultation and aquarium maintenance for my clients.

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I have over 26 years of hands-on education and training in fish and aquariums.

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