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Need you guys to look at this Oct 3, 2008 20:57:19 GMT -5

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Post by jonv on Oct 3, 2008 20:57:19 GMT -5

I suspect this is bloat. Not my fish though. Off YA found this question and from what I read out of this and the shots, to me I think this is a bad case of bloat. But I'm not well versed in these things. Need some input here.

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These show best what appears to be wrong. This is their input:

My electric yellow cichlid is fat and lays on the bottom of the tank?

i noticed it a couple days ago. i think its a female and she is fat. She can barely swim. i know these are mouth brooders but i was wondering do they get fat before they lay the eggs and scoop them up? Ive tried to look on the net but all ppl talk about is how they look after the eggs are in its mouth. Ive also noticed that there is a male that usually by her. i took some pics

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180 gallon main tank
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eve Global Moderator Cichlid lover Posts: 1,477	Need you guys to look at this Oct 3, 2008 21:52:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by eve on Oct 3, 2008 21:52:05 GMT -5 OMG, that looks really bad yes, definitely either bloat or a marble swallowed
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Need you guys to look at this Oct 4, 2008 9:35:10 GMT -5

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Oct 3, 2008 20:57:19 GMT -5 jonv said:

I suspect this is bloat. Not my fish though. Off YA found this question and from what I read out of this and the shots, to me I think this is a bad case of bloat. But I'm not well versed in these things. Need some input here.

My electric yellow cichlid is fat and lays on the bottom of the tank?

i noticed it a couple days ago. i think its a female and she is fat. She can barely swim. i know these are mouth brooders but i was wondering do they get fat before they lay the eggs and scoop them up? Ive tried to look on the net but all ppl talk about is how they look after the eggs are in its mouth. Ive also noticed that there is a male that usually by her. i took some pics

I would say that is definitely "Malawi Bloat." Here is a string from Cichlid-Forum that has a cure for it.

www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=24132

Most times it is fatal if not treated right away.

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Need you guys to look at this Oct 4, 2008 10:57:52 GMT -5

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Post by Carl on Oct 4, 2008 10:57:52 GMT -5

As the thread that John/8 sent pointed out, bloat is often more a condition than a specific disease, with many sressors affecting it and as well this can kill quickly.

I would add to this link that besides a quarantine tank (which I too highly recommend), I would strongly recommend 30 minute baths twice daily with 2 teaspoons salt and Methylene Blue. This will help with the fluids and osmoregulation of the fish.
Increasing salt in the quarantine tank is also helpful.
These baths are especially helpful for bacterial causes.
Baths can also be switched from MB to Potassium Permangante if an Intestinal flagellate is the suspected cause.

I agree with the use of Clout for Intestinal flagellates, although if a bacterial origin is suspected Neomycin and Metronidazole are good choices (combined and again in a hospital tank).

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goldenpuon Global Moderator Someone wants food! Posts: 3,625	Need you guys to look at this Oct 4, 2008 11:12:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by goldenpuon on Oct 4, 2008 11:12:14 GMT -5 Oh, I feel so sorry for that fish... I hope he/she makes it. I wish I had some advice to help...
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jonv Global Moderator Posts: 1,007	Need you guys to look at this Oct 4, 2008 11:29:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jonv on Oct 4, 2008 11:29:34 GMT -5 Thank you all for the input, I passed that on to the asker and hopefully they are looking and paying attention to their question
	If you need assistance in African cichlids, that I can help you with. All you need to do is ask. 180 gallon main tank 100 gallon grow out tank 75 gallon Mbuna tank 20 gallon isolation tank (Inactive currently) 15 gallon isolation/hospital tank Current stock too long to list in signature. I am in the process of building up a Victorian community and reworking the tank enviroment.

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