Crosshatch Trigger - Dropsy?

[eland]

I have a male crosshatch that I suspect has dropsy. I have seen alot of articles with freshwater fish but not many concerning saltwater. His stomach is swollen and he can't control his swimming. I can feel the scales on the back half of his body are raised just a little. He started this a week ago Friday and I have had him QT since although I keep replacing half of the water with new saltwatwer I don't know what else to do. I have placed a large piece of rock in the QT so he can at least stay upright. He does take a couple of bites from a silverside when I offer it to him. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[SlackTide]

my sympathies eland, no easy roads with this one, if youve survived a week already thats a good sign, qt was a good move, keep the stress level as low as possible, squeeze some garlic juice on the food and keep fingers crossed,nitrafurozne maybe? good luck for you

 

[eland]

You were right it wasn't an easy road. My male crosshatch passed away last night.

 

[SlackTide]

I am so sorry eland, it happens and its awful, not much you can do about it except feel bad, peace man