What's wrong with my harlequin rasbora?

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These aren't the best pics, he/she kept moving.

What's wrong with my harlequin rasbora? Could it be bloat, tumor, pregnant, etc?

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It's the one in the center and not as blurry as the other two.




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A different pic, it's on the left.


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I forgot to mention that the harlequin rasbora is acting completely normal and looks and seems healthy. I think it's had this problem for at least two weeks. Could it be its just overeating?


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All five of my Harlies look like that. We tried a more vegetarian diet and they got a little thinner but mostly still look fat. I haven't been able to come up with a reason myself. And they've looked like that for months. They are good eaters and swim normally. Lazy though. They play in the currant like a slide.


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Some of mine look like that too. They're otherwise healthy, so I never gave it too much thought. Maybe it's a sexual characteristic? Females might be a little larger, or vice-versa.


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Guess I was worried for nothing. Thank you!


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I had one that was fat for a while randomly and then normal again. After observing no odd behavior I just figured he maybe had a constipation problem :)
 
She looks a bit bloated to me. Try feeding blanched & shelled peas, then don't feed or feed very minimally for a couple days.
 
Quite a few of mine are like that and have been since i got them, they seem fine


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I have a few that look that as well. I've had them for quite some time and they doesn't seem to be unhealthy. They all swim and eat normally. I wouldn't worry too much.


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Hmm. I'll keep an eye on her just in case, but I'm not to worried anymore. Thank you!


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