What causes bloat; your opinion

[jimbo]

I have allready listed 3 of them.

1) The addition of large amounts of salt (NaCl) with the intent of simulating a more natural habitat.

2) Long term exposure to poor water conditions. This can be due to infrequent water changes, not enough aeration (for the denitrifying bacteria), and overfeeding.

3) Improper diet.

 

[AikidoGuy]

improper diet.

 

[ChilDawg]

Concur. That seems to be what the relevant literature says, especially with regard to cichlids from the Rift Lakes.

 

[jimbo]

Childawg,

Not sure what you mean by 'concur'

 

[ChilDawg]

Sorry, Jimbo. Concur is the same as agree. I left the "I" implied...the statement should have read "I concur."

That was meant to show my agreement with the above statement.

 

[jimbo]

OK, thanks

 

[jimbo]

Childawg, (again)

I've already voted on one item just to see how it works.
Do you know if it's possible to tick more than one box in this poll ??
If not; How do I tell the moderator, since he is the only one authorized, to add a box which says... All the above.

Jimmy

 

[ChilDawg]

I would pm Harry Tolen, as he's the only moderator who has authority over this forum. Super Mods aquariaddictus and slipknottin might be able to change the poll as well.

It is not possible to check more than one box as you can't vote for than once, and checking one box unchecks all the other ones.

 

[gregga]

Improper diet is my vote as well.
In addition, I'd like to add that IME, wild-caught specimens brought up from deeper water regions, for example frontosa, can have problems with bloat due to improper decompression.......


Gregg

 

[Tightdog1]

i think the most common reason for bloat would be malnourishing/improper diet. but i also think long term exposure to negative water conditions can contribute to the chance of any disease/sickness.