Can someone help me figure out if this Datnoid is ok

[2daMaxx]

Have you tested your water?

No

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?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

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.

I’m about to buy a Sumatran Datnoid but it looks like the stomach could be sunk in…. I’ve looked up other datnoids alike and it looks similar but I’m still wondering about it. It’s big money and I just want to make sure I’m getting my moneys worth

 

[tlindsey]

I’m about to buy a Sumatran Datnoid but it looks like the stomach could be sunk in.

Is there any way you could see it eat or offered food. I would be hesitant on a expensive purchase like a Datnoid.

 

[kno4te]

Is there any way you could see it eat or offered food. I would be hesitant on a expensive purchase like a Datnoid.

+1. Maybe a little sunken but watch it eat in front of you first. Wait for another one perhaps that looks a bit more filled out.

 

[2daMaxx]

+1. Maybe a little sunken but watch it eat in front of you first. Wait for another one perhaps that looks a bit more filled out.

I just found out that it wasn’t eating for a while and just this past week it got its appetite back. Those were screenshots of the video of him eating haha

 

[Midwater]

He looks alright IMO. I would not worry about his shape.

I would be concerned spending 'big money', if you are not really sure about dats.