Houston... I have a problem.

[Homedog98]

Ok, very fat black skirt... Abnormally fat compared to the others... Eats fine, schools with the others, isn't floating or anything... Didn't notice it until tonight, but i don't think it's been like that long. I'll post pics tonight... Any ideas? I was thinking bloat or carrying eggs... I'm stumped on this one lol.

 

[HUKIT]

If the fish is eating you can generally cross off Bloat, a swollen stomach is one of last symptoms of the disease, prior to that is reclusive behavior, not eating or spitting food, and stringy white pooh and kills in around a week or so. I would guess overfeeding initially, you've been around long enough I don't need to know your water chemistry.

 

[Homedog98]

If the fish is eating you can generally cross off Bloat, a swollen stomach is one of last symptoms of the disease, prior to that is reclusive behavior, not eating or spitting food, and stringy white pooh and kills in around a week or so. I would guess overfeeding initially, you've been around long enough I don't need to know your water chemistry.

But how could it be overfeeding if it's only one? And now that I watch, it seems there's 2 with it. The 2nd one isn't as fat. Should I separate, or see if it is eggs? The fatter one is one of the newer ones, and the not as fat one is one of the originals... If it helps any.

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

But how could it be overfeeding if it's only one? And now that I watch, it seems there's 2 with it. The 2nd one isn't as fat. Should I separate, or see if it is eggs? The fatter one is one of the newer ones, and the not as fat one is one of the originals... If it helps any.

Well it could be over feeding, schooling fish always have a pecking order. That could just be the most dominant one?

 

[Homedog98]

Well it could be over feeding, schooling fish always have a pecking order. That could just be the most dominant one?

I somehow doubt it. The 3 originals are the dominant ones... They all get about an equal amount of food though.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

Houston this is base it seems the cause of the problem could be that they have fishie constipation try fasting and feed peas (thawed and de-shelled but im sure you know that )

 

[Homedog98]

Houston this is base it seems the cause of the problem could be that they have fishie constipation try fasting and feed peas (thawed and de-shelled but im sure you know that )

Lol. Good idea! Can't hurt. I'm also due for my weekly PWC... I'll see if they spawn Afterwords.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

Lol. Good idea! Can't hurt. I'm also due for my weekly PWC... I'll see if they spawn Afterwords.

misson control out good luck Houston we'll be monitoring

 

[Homedog98]

Here are the pics:

 

[Homedog98]

Ok... I think it might actually be overeating. I fed the peas and it ate almost half if the ones I put in!!! So I'm guessing feed less?

 

[HUKIT]

Ok... I think it might actually be overeating. So I'm guessing feed less?

That was my first impression, and yes feed less.

 

[Homedog98]

That was my first impression, and yes feed less.

Grrr... I hate when you're right rofl. Nah jk. Awesome guess! So should i still fast?

 

[HUKIT]

Grrr... I hate when you're right rofl. Nah jk. Awesome guess! So should i still fast?

I would give them 2-3 days without food.

 

[Homedog98]

I would give them 2-3 days without food.

Kk. Should I feed peas during this time or no?

 

[HUKIT]

Kk. Should I feed peas during this time or no?

Peas would be fine every other day.

 

[Homedog98]

Alright, cool! Thanks so much! I'll keep y'all updated!