You can usually take a sample of you water to the pet store you purchased your fish from and they will give you the readings. A testing kit is a good idea if you are able to purchase one. Otherwise, you can just take your sample to the pet store. Make sure you have a good bit of water, maybe like a half a cup just to make sure they have enough water to do the tests for different parameters.

May I ask why your water change was so big last monday? Was it because you found Minno dead? If so, a big water change isn't necessary as long as you remove the dead body quickly (where there is no decomposition).

I have a thought, but I don't know if it will work as it does in my head. You can try to use a paper towel at the bottom, so you can see a bowel movement if she has one. If you see one it is important to note if it looks solid (like a solid string of poop) or if there are breaks (kind of looks like bubbles a little bit) or any abnormalities. I know it's gross to look at poop and observe these things, but it helps me get an all around view of what's happening with GWS.

So far, I don't really have a 100% diagnosis. I would keep her on the peas for a bit longer. I do have another question... are her scales protruding on all of her body or even in the bigger stomach area?
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