FAT OR BLOAT?

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zenyoungkoh

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Hello guys,
I got this Red Zebra yesterday from Petsmart. In the store tank it was active and chasing other "assorted african cichlids". Today its still behaving normally, eating well, swimming well etc. however it looked kinda fat, i was wondering if its just fat or is it bloating?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yr8w531sSs
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PS. He/she is living in my turtle tub with some other african cichlids and a convict, despite its small size, its not getting bullied, as most of my cichlids dont see her as a threat unless she goes into their caves. Then she gets chased out. My Red Zebra also has its own cave in a pile of rocks which other fish can't get to.
 
Does it poop regularly?
How is it doing now?
If it is not dying by now it should be fine.
 
I did not know how to diagnose the problem scientifically lol.
But I would like to know how the fish is doing. Hope for the best.
 
I'd say it has just eaten too much. I have seen bloat and have dealt with fish that have gotten it and what I see here is not recognized as bloat to me. But try not to make it a habit of overfeeding the fish cause some African Cichlids (not sure if all) are especially susceptible to bloat. Bettas get bloat easy too if you overfeed them. Usually what I like to do with all my fish is feed them peas regularly cause it is a laxative. After feeding the peas don't feed them for 2 days let them get everything out of their system. Then feed a variety of foods but don't ever overfeed. Also try and learn about proper diet of specific fish and try to stick to that diet. If say, a fish is an herbivore you do not want it eating lots of meaty foods etc.
 
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