Subj : Re: Fish swimming with th
To : All
From : Ann Viverette
Date : Fri Nov 05 2004 06:03 am
That is called "clamped fins" and is sort of like a frwon, it does mean
they are unhappy, check the water quality and filteration. Is the tank
overcrowded now that they are grown? Dirty filter? Heater not working? Start
investigating.
"esandland" <
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> Becka Wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I was just wondering if anyone out there knew about fish swimming with
>> their top fins down. I have a tank full of goldfish, fantails and
>> black moores and they have started swimming with their fins down for
>> some reason. They don't look sick and they have lots of energy. They
>> are eating well and look healthy except they have started swimming
>> with their fins down.
>>
>> If anyone has any suggestions why this is or knows what might be
>> causing it I would appreciate a note.
>>
>> Thanks
>
> Hiya,
>
> I'm relatively new to all this but from the experience i've had so far
> has led me to believe that when the fishies' top fins are down it's
> because they're generally p#ssed off or ill. My moor & oranda are big,
> fat healthy looking fish and yet their fins go straight down whenever i
> stress them out by vacuuming the gravel or basically invade their space
> too much for too long!
>
> If they're ill then other signs should present themselves soon enough
> to help you diagnose the cause. If not....then it's probably best not
> to worry too much...give them time.
> Hope this helps :o)
>
>
> --
> esandland
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