What is wrong with my damsel?

hlaalu

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My damsel is about 6 years old, and this past week his stomach has become huge. His anus looks really big and transparent. All I could find was that he may be constipated? Other fish are all looking healthy.

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Any ideas and treatment suggestions would be appreciated!


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Dropsy/edema is one possibility. Or if his anus looks like below he could have a rectal prolapse.
 

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What is the cause of this?

Is it a common and a serious condition?

If so, how to treat it?

I'd also like to know. Thank you.
 
What is wrong with my damsel?

His anus is very puffy, but no color. He's still swimming around the bottom and eating.


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If it's a female it could also be some form of hardened spawn (known to German aquarists as Laichverhärtung).
 
Well no change as of today, still the big stomach and butt. He's still swimming around and eating


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Happy to report that he looks much better! Does not have that huge stomach or butt anymore! His fins are a little on the worn side but he's swimming and eating very well! I think he will make a full recovery!!!
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