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One of my Gold tilapia is sick. He's the first and only fish that has been sick since i started this crazy addiction. He (or she) has a huge extended stomach, which is getting larger. I believe he has stopped eating as well. His scales and other outward signs look OK. He looks like a fish that has been yanked up from the depths and is suffering from internal bloat. I'm more of an inshore guy, so I don't think that term is correct. Anyways, any suggestions to try to save this guy? I can get a picture, but just imagine a otherwise normal fish that looks like a 9 month pregnant woman, and you get a picture. Rest of fish in spa seem fine.

I would be wondering if it is an inappropriate FOOD that is causing an intestinal blockage..

Detailing the food might be a good start..

For what it's worth, and for future reference, have a look at the tables in this thread..

http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23422

now there is nothing there that matches your specific symptoms, but you see that they consider fish behavior as well as condition..

I'm FAR from an expert, but I think that I would start by isolating the fish and starve it for a time ..
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