[RML] Dead C. bleheri

Simon, Dan (dan.simon at pcgw.claircom.com)
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:22:09 -0700

I recently lost an adult male C. bleheri. He was approximately three years
old and has always thrived in my 45g planted tank.
Upon removing the corpse, I noticed his abdomen was swollen and it appeared
he was mid-stride of a bowl movement. It looked as if something was blocking
him up and keeping him from completing the task at hand. I had fed the tank
the previous day with live Brine Shrimp (I usually do this once a week) and
was wondering if that may have caused it, or if their stomachs usually swell
up when they expire ?

Any thoughts ?

Dan Simon