Is this bloat?

[Rome]

My yellow lab eats everything in site, algae wafers, zucchini, everything. Looks super fat. Kind of like bloat.

His behavior has not changed at all, just has been looking like this for about a week.





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[bmlum415]

overfeeding?

 

[wrslrcichlid]

Could be overfeeding, which can lead to bloat. I would hold off on feeding for a bit. Also, maybe it is just the shape due to being bloated or fat, but I'm not sure that is a yellow lab. One particular thing leading me to doubt is the lack of black on the dorsal fin.

 

[aclockworkorange]

That fish looks bloated for sure.


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[Slippery K]

Hold off onfeeding for a couple days, see if that helps.

 

[wrslrcichlid]

You could also maybe try to add some epsom salt to the tank, or put the fish in a smaller container/hospital tank and add epsom salt. Epsom salt works as a laxative for fish (as well as humans) and might be very beneficial. The dosage is 1 tablespoon per 500ml of water, but you probably don't need that high of concentration. I woud also suggest to gradually stir in the epsom salt over an hour or more time so you don't stress/shock the fish.

 

[Rome]

It's an albino yellow lab.

I will hold off on feeding for some time.


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[Rome]

Well im pretty sure he was just a fat guy because the next day and since then he didnt not look nearly as large. This was coming off a zucchini treats for the plecos and im pretty sure he gorged himself on it.

 

[cichlid1080]

If he's swimming around and looks happy it could be he's just over feed. Hold off the food for about 2 days.


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