Is my Bristle Nose sick????

[Splatter24]

I just got my first tank about 2 weeks ago and I got my first bottom feeder today. I didn't know what it was called so I researched and found it was a Bristle Nose . But, I also saw on the page that a swollen belly could mean the fish has a parasite in it. I looked at my fish and saw a pretty fat belly . Is he sick or is it normal for a Briste Nose to be fat?? What should I do if he is sick?? Thanks for responding.

 

[shimanocono]

It would help if you could post a picture of him.

 

[Splatter24]

yeah i dont have a camera... he is really small like 1.5 or 2 inches and his stomach is about the size of a pea. I might just be paranoid but this is my first tank. Any help would be nice. Thanks.

 

[Gibbo]

Difficult one to call. Is it feeding well, and if so, what on? Are its eyes sunken in its sockets at all? And is it quite active or pretty sluggish?

 

[impur]

I have also read that a very good indicator of a pleco's health is his eyes. I believe that right above them there is a open spot in its skull that will "sink" if under nourished or sick.