Bloated Fox Face

[boca rat]

Very concerned by my Fox Face who out of the blue has gotten very bloated. All other tank inhabitants look 100% fine. Any idea what I am dealing with here?

Thank you all!

 

[Tahoe61]

What are you feeding?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Very concerned by my Fox Face who out of the blue has gotten very bloated. All other tank inhabitants look 100% fine. Any idea what I am dealing with here?

Thank you all!

Either this fish has overeaten or has Ascites which produces a buildup of fluid.
Is fish eating and breathing normal?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Very concerned by my Fox Face who out of the blue has gotten very bloated. All other tank inhabitants look 100% fine. Any idea what I am dealing with here?

Thank you all!

How long has it been this way? Did the symptoms develop over weeks, or more suddenly?

In the first post in this thread, I describe the possible causes for abdominal swelling:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/causes-of-abdominal-swelling-in-fishes.1098720/

To me - this is very severe, and is probably ascites, fluid build-up, due to organ failure.