Help is my tiger barb pregnant or ???

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EPiersall

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Please help one of my tiger barbs looks like this.
 

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I've had female Tiger Barbs temporarily blimp out in a similar manner before. IMO, the problem is likely constipation, but a genetic predisposition towards obesity or being egg laden are also viable possibilities. There apparently is no prolapsed vent or anus, which is a good thing.
 
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