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Old 05-10-2008, 04:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Gourami turning into a puffer

It could be a cinnamon or a Blood-Red Gourami.
It could be Dropsy (Ascites). Are the scales coming out?
Some frequent water changes might work. I think they even have a medication for this.
You could treat the tank with a gram-negative anti-bacterial medication, such as Maracyn-Two over five days
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