Tailspot Blenny Belly

[gsw0716]

I noticed my Tailspots belly is looking kind of big. Just wondering if it's a cause for concern like he's bloated etc, or is he just becoming a fatty? Sorry for the blurry pics, hard to get a still shot of him.

Thank you

 

[Fish Fan]

These are one of my favorite fish, and I'm sorry to see yours in some distress. Maybe the R2R #fishmedic crew can take a look for you. I know they would appreciate it if you could posts some clear pics or a video of the fish in question under the brightest white lights you have, turning off all blue lights for clarity. If you post a video, it's best to post it to Youtube first, and then link back here as some of us (Me! A Mac user) can't view videos directly uploaded to R2R.

Best of luck!

 

[gsw0716]

These are one of my favorite fish, and I'm sorry to see yours in some distress. Maybe the R2R #fishmedic crew can take a look for you. I know they would appreciate it if you could posts some clear pics or a video of the fish in question under the brightest white lights you have, turning off all blue lights for clarity. If you post a video, it's best to post it to Youtube first, and then link back here as some of us (Me! A Mac user) can't view videos directly uploaded to R2R.

Best of luck!

Thank you, I definitely will. He's not showing any signs of distress, as he's eating and being his friendly self. But I did notice his belly looking a bit plump, so want to make sure he's ok. He's swimming fine as well, but if he is bloated etc. Maybe I can add something to his diet to help that. Right now, I'm feeding him a mixture of

Arctipods
Frozen mysis
Frozen mysis mixed with greens
Frozen omega green cubes.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Thank you, I definitely will. He's not showing any signs of distress, as he's eating and being his friendly self. But I did notice his belly looking a bit plump, so want to make sure he's ok. He's swimming fine as well, but if he is bloated etc. Maybe I can add something to his diet to help that. Right now, I'm feeding him a mixture of

Arctipods
Frozen mysis
Frozen mysis mixed with greens
Frozen omega green cubes.

That issue is pretty common with this species. The exact cause may vary however. Here is an article I wrote about it:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/causes-of-abdominal-swelling-in-fishes.1098720/

 

[CHSUB]

Mine is very much the same. Behaving normally, eating etc. From Jay’s recommendation just observing and hoping it is fine.

 

[toothybugs]

I had a Tail-Spot in my desktop tank at work a handful of years back. As mine matured, he got a bit chonky like that too but was never impeded from eating or otherwise, and lived a nice long happy life in my office watching me type up TPS reports for my 3 bosses.

 

[CHSUB]

I had a Tail-Spot in my desktop tank at work a handful of years back. As mine matured, he got a bit chonky like that too but was never impeded from eating or otherwise, and lived a nice long happy life in my office watching me type up TPS reports for my 3 bosses.

Thanks, “let me tell you about TPS reports, Bob and Bob”….

 

[twentyleagues]

Thanks, “let me tell you about TPS reports, Bob and Bob”….

I had a Tail-Spot in my desktop tank at work a handful of years back. As mine matured, he got a bit chonky like that too but was never impeded from eating or otherwise, and lived a nice long happy life in my office watching me type up TPS reports for my 3 bosses.

I was going to say it sounds kinda like Office space.

 

[gsw0716]

That issue is pretty common with this species. The exact cause may vary however. Here is an article I wrote about it:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/causes-of-abdominal-swelling-in-fishes.1098720/

Thank you kind sir

 

[gsw0716]

Mine is very much the same. Behaving normally, eating etc. From Jay’s recommendation just observing and hoping it is fine.

Yours is more chonky than mine lol. Hoping, its just them being little pig dudes. Learning that this fish is the most shy and picky the first week or two, but becomes one of the most personable and active eaters

 

[gsw0716]

These are one of my favorite fish, and I'm sorry to see yours in some distress. Maybe the R2R #fishmedic crew can take a look for you. I know they would appreciate it if you could posts some clear pics or a video of the fish in question under the brightest white lights you have, turning off all blue lights for clarity. If you post a video, it's best to post it to Youtube first, and then link back here as some of us (Me! A Mac user) can't view videos directly uploaded to R2R.

Best of luck!

My little fatty is looking pretty good this morning, stomach doesn't look as bloated but I'm still monitoring.