Ottocinclus looking odd.

Sriram1310 · Jun 23, 2020

Hi, i noticed today that my ottocinclus is looking oddly round. Is it carrying eggs or is it a sign of overfeeding or any sickness? I have attached pictures. Suggestions please. (The white spots seen in the picture are CO2 bubbles seen that way in the photo). Thanks!

Colin_T · Jun 23, 2020

Any idea how long it has been fat for?
If it became fat overnight, it could have an internal infection.
If it became fat over a week or two, it could be eggs.

Is the fish eating and pooping normally?
If the fish stops eating or does a stringy white poop, there is a problem (usually an internal bacterial infection).

Salty&Onion · Jun 23, 2020

Water parameters? Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? What is your GH KH and pH? Otos are softwater fish.

Sriram1310 · Jun 23, 2020

Colin_T said:
Any idea how long it has been fat for?
If it became fat overnight, it could have an internal infection.
If it became fat over a week or two, it could be eggs.

Is the fish eating and pooping normally?
If the fish stops eating or does a stringy white poop, there is a problem (usually an internal bacterial infection).

I usually don't see them out. I have a densely planted 55 gallon tank and I hardly see them out. I noticed it only today. I'll monitor the poop today and post back the update. Thanks a ton!

Sriram1310 · Jun 23, 2020

Salty&Onion said:
Water parameters? Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? What is your GH KH and pH? Otos are softwater fish.

pH - 6.6
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 5

I ran out of my GH and KH kit. Receiving it day after. Will post the values again. Thanks

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