Potential Malawi Bloat on one Saulosi and Sunken belly on other?

[cichliduser]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

20PPM

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

71-80%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Hello all! I have had these saulosi for a little over a year. No issues whatsoever. Have always fed a high quality flake (Yourfishstuff brand veggivore flakes)

I just want to check with you all and see if this looks normal to you or if you think the male saulosi in question has bloat and the female has sunken belly?

Example photos online make it look extremely apparent and sometimes its more subtle like what I think am seeing here. Please let me know if you think they're healthy or not. Thank you very much.

 

[RD.]

They look normal to me, female looks like she might have a mouthful, and could use a little extra conditioning prior to her next brood. Do they breed often for you?

 

[cichliduser]

They look normal to me, female looks like she might have a mouthful, and could use a little extra conditioning prior to her next brood. Do they breed often for you?

Thanks for the response, this is great to hear!

Yes they do breed all the time but Ive only had 3 fry make it past the size to where they will not be eaten lol. Im setting up a breeding tank right now so I can hopefully raise more fry.

 

[RD.]

Ok, good luck with them. If you haven’t already, you might want to check this past thread out.

Bloat - Causes - Cures - and BIG Myths

There seems to be a lot of confusion with regards to bloat, and how it can effect various species of cichlids. Hopefully the info below will help clarify some of the common misconceptions surrounding this condition. Protein Protein in & of itself does not cause bloat. Most...

www.monsterfishkeepers.com

 

[cichliduser]

Ok, good luck with them. If you haven’t already, you might want to check this past thread out.

Bloat - Causes - Cures - and BIG Myths

There seems to be a lot of confusion with regards to bloat, and how it can effect various species of cichlids. Hopefully the info below will help clarify some of the common misconceptions surrounding this condition. Protein Protein in & of itself does not cause bloat. Most...

www.monsterfishkeepers.com

Will do right now, thank you for your help!