Wcm Bacterial Infection In Stomach?

[educated_fool]

Hi everyone.

My mum has a tank in the house with 7 WCM - 6 of which she just bought from a LFS. I just noticed that 2 of them have very large stomachs and wondered if these maybe had some sort of bacterial infection. Doesn't seem to be stopping them feeding or swimming around happily. Water parameters are fine. Unfortunately my mum had put the fish in the tank while I was at work so they weren't quarantined.

I have attached photos so someone could hopefully give me an idea on what i should be doing to keep the fish in good health. Is it bacteria? Constipation? Pregnancy? Eeep!

Fish 1 front view

Fish 2 side view

Fish 2 front-ish view

Fish 1 side view

Fish 2 side view

Fish 2 in relation to what I would consider 'normal' sized WCM

Any help appreciated

Kirsty

 

[AdAndrews]

no its normal, the females are the ones with the large stomaches, the males are slimmer and more colourful

happy fishkeeping

 

[educated_fool]

Haha silly me, spot the newbie! Thanks for the quick reply.

Kirsty