Does my Seahorse's stomach look odd?

[td3025]

It's really not easy to get a pic of, but I'm seriously a paranoid pet parent and everytime I see anything slightly different with my animals I feel compelled to reach out and make sure it's normal.

My smaller seahorse's stomach has gotten larger, to the point where if he bumps it into something you can see it slightly push into the stomach, like what would happen if you gently push on a balloon.

He can't be pregnant because both of my seahorses are for sure males (I wanted a male and a female but they gave me two males)

. Just don't know if it's normal or something to worry about.

 

[Naiad]

If your positive he can't be pregnant I would look into pouch emphysema.

 

[kschweer]

I'm not very familiar with seahorses. Maybe @SeahorseKeeper or @vlangel can help out.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

He could be flirting/dancing with the other male. They flush pouches when they do that. Do you have a picture of the other?

Is he having any issues with buoyancy? Getting around normally?

 

[td3025]

He could be flirting/dancing with the other male. They flush pouches when they do that. Do you have a picture of the other?

Is he having any issues with buoyancy? Getting around normally?

Oh they flirt CONSTANTLY so that's good to know!! Here's a pic of the larger male

 

[td3025]

He could be flirting/dancing with the other male. They flush pouches when they do that. Do you have a picture of the other?

Is he having any issues with buoyancy? Getting around normally?

And no issues getting around!!

 

[Lionfish Lair]

They look perfect. Where are they from? I'm seeing that little snout curve on a lot of horses lately.

 

[vlangel]

Yes, I agree with lionfish. If he does not seem to have any trouble swimming and with buoyancy, then I think he's just showing off. He looks to be very healthy.