View Full Version : yoyo loach with a belly
Nautilus29
01-30-2007, 09:51 PM
I noticed one of my yoyo loaches has a big belly. What can cause this? is he constipated or is there something wrong with him. Ill try to get a picture up so you can see what he looks like.
cocoa_pleco
01-30-2007, 09:56 PM
Hes bloated. Dont feed him for a week to clear his guts. Also, try to not feed your fish for 24hrs once a week to keep your fish un-bloated
Nautilus29
01-30-2007, 10:05 PM
Thanks for the help I was hoping that it wasnt anything too serious. I took some pictures but I couldnt get anygood ones. Here is one that is blurry but you can see his stomach.
Abbeys_Mom
01-30-2007, 10:38 PM
My Yo Yo over eats (snails mainly) and gets fat, but it is always down not out. I would be concerned that it's constipation or bloat.
cocoa_pleco
01-30-2007, 11:33 PM
hes lookin pretty pudgy in that picture! lol
Nautilus29
01-30-2007, 11:37 PM
ya i know that picture brings it out alot, he doesnt look that bad but im gonig to stop feeding them for awhile. Also arnt peas supposed to help?
Abbeys_Mom
01-30-2007, 11:56 PM
Peas do help with constipation.
cocoa_pleco
01-31-2007, 12:00 AM
peas work very well
Nautilus29
01-31-2007, 08:29 PM
Im running into town on friday so Ill get some peas. But in one day he all ready looks alot better. He still looks a little big but its not a bulge anymore his stomach is just bigger than the other loaches I have.
Abbeys_Mom
01-31-2007, 08:45 PM
He probably found some snail eggs or snails and ate more then usual.
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