Help! Bristlenose's Body Really Fat

[2day]

Hi all. Just noticed that my bristlenose's stomach has just expanded, like it;s going to burst..... Photo coming soon.... Any suggestions/help?

Anything appreciated!

Chris

 

[Arimus]

Without seeing the pic first thought is dropsy... are the scales sticking out?

 

[2day]

nope. all scales are intact... Pic coming through now...

 

[2day]

pic

 

[zoekin8yg]

That doesnt look normal. Is he pooping?

 

[odannyboy]

one of my bristles got really fat for about three days.died on the fourth get some answers quick.checkout ,planet catfish .com you might find an answer there.best of luck

 

[plecofan]

its bloat.

what does he eat normally?
what are the water parameters?

bloat can be caused by internal bacterial infection or wrong diet.

 

[ant0]

get some greens in there, the darker the better. cabbage should help if its constipation