Endler Balloning?

[LGF0990]

I have what I believe is 4 male Endler Guppies, this one went missing for a few days anyways it hides a lot and I’ve noticed it’s put on a lot of weight and balloning so either that or it’s got a tumour or something or worse…. It’s female.

Anyone got any thoughts, it was hard to get some good photos. But my other 3 are much much slimmer.

 

[Tomsfish10 9]

Pics 1&3 look like a well fed male. Possibly constipated?
Pick 2 looks fat for sure~! Same fish?
I don't notice any scales sticking up/out as is usually noted with ballooning.
Welcome to TFF.

 

[LGF0990]

Hello thank you for replying, it’s the same fish just some how got really fat? I have no idea how? I do have shrimp so maybe he’s been snacking?

 

[emeraldking31 82]

Well, this isn't an unusual sight. This Japan blue guppy (officially, Japan blues are no endlers but normal guppies) is either constipated or just full of food. But it's not an illness if that's what you're thinking of. If a male guppy is too full of food or being constipated, his belly will look the the same as a squared off pregnant female guppy. If the belly of a male guppy is extremely full rounded, then it's something else.

 

[Sgooosh]

Well, this isn't an unusual sight. This Japan blue guppy (officially, Japan blues are no endlers but normal guppies) is either constipated or just full of food. But it's not an illness if that's what you're thinking of. If a male guppy is too full of food or being constipated, his belly will look the the same as a squared off pregnant female guppy. If the belly of a male guppy is extremely full rounded, then it's something else.

I have what I believe is 4 male Endler Guppies, this one went missing for a few days anyways it hides a lot and I’ve noticed it’s put on a lot of weight and balloning so either that or it’s got a tumour or something or worse…. It’s female.

Anyone got any thoughts, it was hard to get some good photos. But my other 3 are much much slimmer.

I agree with this! try adding some fiber to their diet next feeding like some blanched vegetables, I use the soft part of Bok Choy sometimes or peas