Bloated or eggs?

shellbell4ever · June 3rd, 2008

My new girl Vasquez is Plump!!I have tried peas and fasting,I've only had her for a few day's (5) I'm really concerned...she looks like she's ready to pop

Any suggestions

Lucy · June 3rd, 2008

Oh, the poor thing really is bloated,

, I'm sure you are very worried.
Is she 'going' ok?
If she's constipated, it's going to take a few days for the peas to do their job. I would continue fasting and peas for a few more days.

Allie · June 3rd, 2008

I'd starve her for a few days to see if the bloat comes down. See if she poops. I cannot tell from your pix if she has eggs or not. I can't see her coloring. Does have a stripy pattern vertical or horizontal on her?

shellbell4ever · June 3rd, 2008

It's a little dark but clear,horizontal stripes I think,I will continue fasting today and then pea's tomorrow again,I have seen her poop though not much

Let me know what you think,and suggest if anything different than what I'm planning.
On a good note all have survived the night,I still see no signs of aggression from any of the girls

Keeping a close eye still though!

Allie · June 3rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by shellbell4ever

It's a little dark but clear,horizontal stripes I think,I will continue fasting today and then pea's tomorrow again,I have seen her poop though not much

Let me know what you think,and suggest if anything different than what I'm planning.
On a good note all have survived the night,I still see no signs of aggression from any of the girls

Keeping a close eye still though!

Horizontal line mean stress sometimes. Does she have a little white thing coming out of bum area? If so she may be full of eggs if not than sh eis badly bloated.

shellbell4ever · June 3rd, 2008

I do not see the breeding tube thing

I'm assuming the stress lines are from being moved to the Sorority Tank,(and she doesn't seem to be being bothered or bothering anyone in the tank...)kind of just doing her own thing,I should mention she has been this plump since I got her

and I have seen her doing the poopy thing.I will fast them all today and peas for tomorrow!Any other suggestions are always welcome!!!And thanks for the help everyone!

Allie · June 4th, 2008

Hope she is just another Chubbetta.

shellbell4ever · June 4th, 2008

Good news!!!! This morning Vasquez looks like a normal female betta, a little chubby compared to the other girls but no way like before

All is still well in the sorority tank as well this morning

YEA!!!
Thanks for all the input everyone!

Allie · June 4th, 2008

Lucy · June 4th, 2008

That's great!

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