Fish diaseases

Question
My electric yellow cichlid is "blowing up", well getting fatter and fatter. I know it is not from overfeeding, and I have seen this condition in different species. What is it? Can it be treated?

Answer
Hi Chris,
I certainly hope it isn't but it may in fact be Malawi bloat. I don't have much experience with this but please read this article...

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/malawi_bloat.php

I wish you the best and I hope this helps!
Karen~