brishe Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Our female bristlenose has a seriously distended abdomen. She is breathing fine, and eating but has been quiet for the last 2 days also. The male in the tank is not interested in her at all and still chases her. Could she still be full of eggs?? She did this about about ten days ago aswel and one morning her distended tummy was gone and she was back to her active self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 From the sounds of it I'd say it's more likely an intestinal problem. Try feeding them some peas, this often helps keep them regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 this may sound stupid but they need wood in there tank (bogwood etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 From the sounds of it I'd say it's more likely an intestinal problem. Try feeding them some peas, this often helps keep them regular. Ok, this happened last time after i gave them some zucchini, they absolutly gorge themselves and the male will stay on it all day then a few days later he will be lying on his back( but no swollen tummy) then he comes right!! The first time he did this i thought he had died and it was after zucchini so i dont give it to them often but when i do they pig out, should i not give it maybe?? There normal diet is mainly algae wafers and occasionally blood worms. I will give them some peas now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 The zucchini should be fine but perhaps they are having trouble digesting it for some reason. They usually like it. Mine don't but love cucumber and shelled peas. Hopefully the female will lose that tum again. I had one that blew up - literally. What a mess. Not nice for her either I am sure. I have no idea what was wrong with her but she swelled up fast and before I could decide what to do she exploded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 eww. I only feed them those wardley Sinking disks that have algae and wood fibre etc in them, and if there lucky they get left over flake food. Iv given them microwaved cucumber before but its too much effort so i dont anymore. If giving them vegetables make sure you wash them 1st as they can have pesticides and insecticides etc on them. and then microwave/boil (briefly) them to help the catfish digest them (as they go nice and soft) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 this may sound stupid but they need wood in there tank (bogwood etc) They have got wood in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 The zucchini should be fine but perhaps they are having trouble digesting it for some reason. They usually like it. Mine don't but love cucumber and shelled peas. Hopefully the female will lose that tum again. I had one that blew up - literally. What a mess. Not nice for her either I am sure. I have no idea what was wrong with her but she swelled up fast and before I could decide what to do she exploded. Oh my goodness i hope she doesnt do that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I really hate endorsing specific products, but JBL Novo Pleco Chips are a good food with enough wood fibre to be a staple food with no bloating problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I really hate endorsing specific products, but JBL Novo Pleco Chips are a good food with enough wood fibre to be a staple food with no bloating problems. Thanks for that i have added them to my watchlist!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Well today my female bristlenose passed the biggest poo!! lol. Her tummy is still slightly swollen but she looks alot more comfortable and is moving around alot more. I will have to make sure she has lots of peas in her diet!! Thanks for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Bet shes feeling very releived :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brishe Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Bet shes feeling very releived :lol: Yip, she is certainly alot better now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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