Do fish get bloated???

**tabbycat66** · 12-03-2008, 02:43 AM

Do fish get bloated. Im having a problem with nitrites and was noticing some of my fishies bellies seem really big sometimes and then they dont the next day. was wondering if it was a sign of something besides the obvious pregnant ones.

**Red** · 12-03-2008, 02:44 AM

Oh ya they can get bloated.... It could kill them... If you think your fish are bloated feed pees that you took the outside shelling off. If you are having nitrites problems do more W/C, matter of fact do one now :)

**Lady Hobbs** · 12-03-2008, 02:49 AM

Good advice from above poster but feeding less is another problem solver. Doesn't hurt fish one bit to have a day of fasting. Livebearers especially tend to be hogs and over eat.

**Red** · 12-03-2008, 02:51 AM

Agreed 100% I fast my fish at least twice a week.

**Northernguy** · 12-03-2008, 03:06 AM

I fast my fish once a week!
What kind of fish do you have?
Can you post a pic of the bloated one?
Have you tested your water lately and when was your last water change?