african cichald belly is swollen

Question
Hi Christy, I entered my question on this site on yesterday and I received an email stating someone had answer my question, however, I was not able to find the response, can you please help.

I need to know what to do for my baby?

help please, i dont want him to die!

Answer
Hi Sherry
Do you remember what expert you asked?  If you got the email, there should be a link on there for you to follow to the answer.  I tried looking yesterday through all the experts responses, and I didn't see yours.  It may not have posted at the time, or it may not post until you read the link.  Plus, if you posted it as a private post, I won't be able to see it.

EDIT:  Sherry, I found the expert's response.  You talked with Ron Coleman.  He's under the general "FISH" category, not under freshwater fish.  Here's a copy/paste of what he said to you, I'll try posting the link as well, not sure if it'll work though:

Answer
Hi Sherry,
Unfortunately that is a very tough one to treat.  Some people use things like Melafix and stuff like that. I have had little success with it.  If at all possible, soak your fish's food in the medication and get them to eat it.  That will put the medication inside the fish which is much more likely to be effective than just dumping it in the water.

-- Ron
 rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
 Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Fish-1472/african-cichald-swollen.htm


Christy