spedwards Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi all, Well the tank is well on it's way back to former glory, the first lot to go in were P. demasoni courtesy of CThompson, they are obviously settled in as I already have my first mouthful! I also have one that's not looking at it's best with a rather enlarged belly: The fish seems quite happy swimming around, holding it's own against it's tankmates, etc.. I haven't specifically seen it eating, but I haven't noticed any not eating (except the above). Having previously kept Tropheus, a fat belly is something that I don't like to see. Should I be concerned or does this fish just have a healthy waist line? Cheers Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkesg Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I don't think that is a good sign with demasoni, they don't like a lot of protein, what are you feeding the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedwards Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 The tank has only received NLS Cichlid formula and a few algae wafers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkesg Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'd think that would be okay, I don't feed NLS grow to larger dems, I find I can run into problems. Maybe its just a big eater keep an eye on it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedwards Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm keeping a wary eye on it for the moment. There doesn't appear to be any adverse effects, just a little thickening in the middle like we all do as we mature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 My Females used to get quite large bellies before they bred, They look a lot like what that fish looks like now. Keep an eye on it, from personal experience it might take a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedwards Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks Josh, that's reassuring. Will just take the sit and wait approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucem Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Mine are like Josh's, the females get a little plumb before breeding. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedwards Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Still watching, but this one is still getting around nice and fat. I do have another girl holding though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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