Fat Neon Tetra?

[stevieniks]

we have recently just added 4 neon tetras to our tank and have noticed that 2 are them are much fatter underneath than the other 2. i am told than tetras are not livebearers so cannot be pregnant but am unsure if this is normal for these fish or if there is something wrong?

 

[Tsi_User]

Does the belly actually look bloated or just big? is there any discoloration?

We have one chubby Neon Tetra also, and she's doing just fine

 

[stevieniks]

if looking from the back you can hardly tell its different but when looking from the side it droops down and almost looks as if a tiny secondry lump is inside. not really bloated as such.
they seem happy and healthy, still swimming and exploring with the others and still go mad for food so hopefully will b ok

thanks for the reply


oh and no apparent discouloration although neon stripe is slighty brighter than the other 2