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	Parrot Cichlid problems
smackitsakic Fish Addict Posts: 620 Kudos: 1198 Votes: 18 Registered: 27-Jan-2004	Hey, I noticed today that one of my two parrot cichlids has developed some weird habits. His swiming resembles that of a drunk human. He's swimming in lots of circles and when he turns, he turns at a 45 degree angle. Sometimes he swims straight at the same angle. Also, i noticed that his gills are moving fast. He's doing about 3 inhales/exhales per second, much faster than his buddy. What's wrong with him? Thanks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
aquanator101 Fingerling Posts: 35 Kudos: 38 Votes: 0 Registered: 12-Oct-2004	Maybe he getting in to the 'ol wiskey when you leave? j/k I don't know what it might be. Sorry! How he doing as of today?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
kitty163 Fish Addict Posts: 816 Kudos: 1032 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Aug-2003	Sounds like swim bladder to me try him with a shelled pea and some daphnia first, also post test results in ammonia,nitrite,nitrate,and ph. Last edited by kitty163 at 09-Dec-2004 11:37
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	I disaggree, swim bladder is usually less erratic, looks more like the fish is having trouble staying submerged. Check your water parameters, post numbers for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate and any other info from [link=this page (link)]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/The%20Hospital/43725.html?200407200128" style="COLOR: #8BA47C[/link] to give us some more background info.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36


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