Unusual Problem Common Pleco

[jimfish]

Follow up

I tried to get a clear picture but it is difficult. I hope someone can verify what I suspect since fish anatomy is not my specialty.

 

[GEV83]

Maybe its just me but I seen nothing wrong with your pleco's anal opening. I could be wrong though

 

[SubRosa]

It looks like the fishes rectum is prolapsed. Definitely not a good sign.

 

[jimfish]

Any ideas on what actions I can take?

 

[SubRosa]

I've never successfully treated a prolapse. I don't have any advice to offer other than euthanising the animal. Sorry.

 

[GEV83]

What is prolapse???? Never even heard that word before so u could imagine I have no idea what it is or involves.

 

[snoopy65]

Basically a very bad case of fish hemoroids. Some fish it fixes itself, and some it does not. Maybe epsom salt will help if it caused by constipation.

 

[GEV83]

Hemoroids on fish??? Holy cow I would of never known that. Learn something new every day.

 

[SubRosa]

Hemorrhoids is a bit of an understatement. A prolapse is when the intestine itself comes out the anus. A hemorrhoid is an abnormal growth that protrudes. Epsom salts will help if it's constipation.

 

[snoopy65]

I said basically. If it is from disease, I don't think anything can be done. Let's hope it is constipation.