Bloat

[Italy592]

I'm jut curious I could be totally wrong !! But you can never be to careful when it comes to Malawi bloat ! This is my red empress female she's 2 1/2 to 3 inches and vey active and eats a lot !! But I wa wondering is this just her growing and getting bigger or is this early sight of bloat pleas anyone with experience it be greatly appreciated if you give your opinion !!

 

[HUKIT]

If the fish is eating its not bloat, that's usually the first symtom people see when they eat food and spit it out.

 

[Italy592]

So it doesn't look like bloat and no she is eating a lot

 

[HUKIT]

So it doesn't look like bloat and no she is eating a lot

No it's just a fat fish, feeding in my opinion is one of the toughest challenges. There will always be fat and skinny fish depending on demeanor, it's a balancing act to ensure on average they're somewhere in between.