Guest Wendy Report post Posted August 24, 2004 Hi all, What is bloat? And can it be cleared up if a fish has this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snatched 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2004 Bloat aka Malawi bloat is a condition that affects mbuna fed too much protein. I don't know all the specifics of it but it has to do with their intestines not being able to properly digest all the protein which then gets stuck giving them a 'bloated' appearance. It is almost always fatal. You could try immediately switching to a low protein diet like spirulina flakes and feeding lightly cooked shelled peas which are supposed to be like a natural laxative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
