yoyo loach with a belly

[Nautilus291]

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]

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

[Nautilus291]

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]

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]

hes lookin pretty pudgy in that picture! lol

[Nautilus291]

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]

Peas do help with constipation.

[cocoa_pleco]

peas work very well

[Nautilus291]

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]

He probably found some snail eggs or snails and ate more then usual.