Fish twitching and lying at bottom of the tank! before hand it was 1 male and the cichlid and they were flashing. Melafix, and Re: ongoing Af. Fish are Still Flashing! Talk about any cichlids from Lake Malawi, Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika as well … Hole in Head Disease (Hexamita) more common in cichlids: OTC medication for Hole in Head Disease. Looks like salt sprinkled on the fish’s body and fins. They twitch and do small jerky movements for a moment and then go full speed into the sand zooming where it seems they struggle with rapid movements followed by zooming around the aquarium and then stop and float. Just be careful here - "Flashing" is very normal behaviour with many African cichlids, especially Mbuna. W. whitexboii Feeder Fish. They "twitch" and try to scratch on aquarium decorations (they look like they are on crack) 2. This was in a link above in johnarthur's message. Cold water conditions can have the same effect on tropical fish as well, with cichlids in particular being extremely sensitive to even short-term exposure to cold water. Here's the place if you want to discuss Central American Cichlids or South American Cichlids! Fish with out the spots are flashing also not one fish is consistent doing it, it is off and on. Course Of Action: Large water change. I then treated for ich. Poor water quality can also trigger the shimmies, as can other sorts of poisons such as copper. I noticed a couple spots on him about a week after I got him. Cause(s): Medicinal overdose, treatment period too long, highly volatile medicinal coumpounds, sensitivity of the certain fish to certain medicinal ingredients, medicinal interactions. I have 2 Jack Dempseys, 1 blue zebra, 2 blood parrots, 1 jewel, 1 venustus in the tank. If you flash them with a light from the top, it looks as though they have fine "gold rust" on them. Nov 14, 2007 97 0 0 31 Edmonton Alberta Canada. Thread starter whitexboii; Start date Apr 30, 2008; Forums. after the water change, i noticed the other giraffe cichlid also does the spasm/twitching like he is having a seizure or is being electricuted. Removed all rocks and sand from the tank at one point, did individual salt dips on all the cichlids and still the flashing and what I would call twitching and spasms occured. Cichlid. Their color may become dull. Cichlids do this behavior to show mating interest, dominance, or just to do it. Any ideas what It could be Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. 55 gal tank with a african cichlid, and 3 male swordtails. cichlids.com is the place for cichlid enthusiast to share their dedication, expand their knowledge, and do what they love. I bought a Melanochromis Maingano cichlid a few days ago and added it to my community tank and when i checked this morning it was dead..this is the second time its happen to me with the same kind of fish..after i took it out i did a 30 percent water change (added some stability & stress coat) then took a sample of my water to the lps and water conditions were good. African Cichlids Flashing Against the Substrate: What does that mean? The loose apetite. Discus Shimmy is an odd postural behavior that causes the Discus fish to twitch, vibrate, or shake their bodies at short intervals. Go. Frequent "shaking or vibrating" 3 Appetite is on and off 4. Fish twitching helppp. Today, I observed that the anus of both cichlids appears to be swollen and red fibers are sticking out of the anal cavity. The shaking and twitching are also something some cichlids do as breeding behavior trying to attract the mate, but since you already have ich, then I'd say that's the cause. Nolan: So I have some cichlids in a 75 gallon and they where flashing like crazy, because they had ich but the ich is gone ( for it appears it’s gone) and they are still flashing lies crazy. Threads 15.2K Messages 132.3K. Last update: Nov 9, 2020 1 answer. Cichlids. Flashing is just another thing similar to that they do when they have parasites, it's not a "disease". 1; 2; Next. Cichlids Flashing and Twitching!! Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. he also is not so eager to eat. Glancing or Flashing is a fish behavior where a fish rubs itself on the bottom of the aquarium, or on the gravel, or on a rock or ornament. Member. 6. When it comes out it "twitches" and shakes. American Cichlid. Its filtered with 1800Ltr/hour hood trickle. My fish kind of twitched and constantly shook their heads which made me believe they had some kind of gill parasite. Also it doesn't scratch and scrape its gills there fine. What should the pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and high range pH read for my betta fish tank? all was well, but my laziness probably resulted in high nitrates. There can be a number of reasons why a fish might flash, but parasite problems are a common cause and can be a good place to look first. Blue diamond twitching/head shaking . Cichlid shaking and having seizure like behavior. Discus Fish. The scales go in and out quickly. 4. one or bothe gills may not be able to close all the way. fish are twitching and itching: PLEASE HELP! Absent any external factors, the ram could also be sick. What are my Cichlids doing when they Shake/Vibrate? Constant glancing/flashing 2. Flashing, breathing disorders, discoloration of the gills, septicemia, nervousness or lethargy, lack of appetite or digestive troubles. After the tank was cycled, I bought the venustus. cichlid prob. Some cichlids are sensitive to substrate types/colors, and thus won’t display their best colors even if they’re tank bred fish. Cloudy vision is when it seems like you’re looking at the world through a haze or fog. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality. But, remember that cichlids do something called "flashing". 5 - Malawi Cichlids (all males) 20 gal Upright Tank (only circulating 15 gal) 20 Tetra Whisper Filtration System Sand/Gravel Mixture for Substrate (i know I need to get crushed coral) Symptoms-1. 1. Water stats all good (ammonia 0, PH neutral, nitrite 0, PH 0). 1 of 2 Go to page. Cichlids are particularly susceptible to several aquarium fish diseases so if you learn about how to treat and prevent them now, you and your fish will be better off later. A Friendly Online Community For Cichlid Enthusiasts. Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:14 am. Also they like digging the tank bottom and they dig out plants. The swim bladder is an abdominal sac lined with epithelium that helps the fish stay afloat. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality. then i moved the other two males to the tank and theyre flashing too! Jul 6, 2014. fishlee. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. 25 malawi chiclids. I had major flashing issues with all the fish, including the clown loaches. African Rift Lake Cichlids. 3. It can be caused by several conditions, although cataract is most likely to cause cloudy eyesight. Its a 250ltr/55 gallon community. Plenty of live plants. :S my male orange cichlid also did that until sunday but has since stopped. 2 fish Swimming in circles and twitching looked just like the video online, and from what I read that would not happen if the water was bad. Ich is among the most common infections of fish, and is entirely treatable with diligence and attention to water quality. hardiest/ easiest dwarf cichlid for a beginner. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. If you see your fish glancing, you should immediately treat your aquarium. " Long story short, I treated for ich, gill flukes, other external and internal parasites with no results. Dark spot on head 5. Find out how you can treat them to maintain a healthy and happy aquatic environment. I just treated with Aquarisol in my African Cichlid tank for scratching and flashing against rocks and walls. now none of them are flashing anymore. At this point they look dead so I net them and put in a little hang on box to separate. Lip locking and flashing are all signs of cichlid mating behavior. 5. Same goes for gravel. Best Answer. Advanced Aquaria Discussion Forum. all the fish look healthy and are eating. I would personally take a good look at the fish, monitor the water closely, and see what you can find out. Discus shimmying is a symptom, not exactly a disease; it can be accompanied by other symptoms, especially ones that are somehow … the ones the were newly introduced to the tank started flashing too! Mostly pecocks, haps ans a few mbuna. I have a 55 gallon cichlid tank. I got the tank in February and it was used and came with most of the fish that are there now. Swim Bladder Disease As suggested by the name, swim bladder disease affects the part of the cichlid known as the swim bladder. MFK Member. My tiger barb is shaking like a seizure and swimming upside down. They eat fine, but don’t swim around as much as they used to. What you describe is a daily occurence in my Mbuna tank and perfectly normal - it can be a sign of agression or even part of a mating ritual. Molly shaking (almost seizure like) racing around the tank. Cichlid should be kept only with the fishes of close size or larger. Rarely (once every other day or so), I have observed a cichlid twitch rapidly (like a seizure) for a few seconds. Learn more about why you might see erratic swimming in aquarium fish. Usually accompanied by twitching, flashing, and other signs of stress and irritation. It is the only one doing it and my water is fine. Sunday at 4:07 AM; Wills; African / Old World Cichlids. Skin Flukes (Gyrodactylus) OTC medication for parasites: Lack of appetite, weight loss, small holes or eroding pits appearing in the head. Sluggishness, flashing, spider web lesions on skin, color loss, reddened fins, drooping fins, fin damage. Sub-forums: Journals and Photographs Threads 15.2K Messages 132.3K. Several parasites are grouped under this name, but the symptoms are almost identical. My blue discus has been hiding all week but rushes out when it knows its going to get fed. The fish are doing all the things they normally do, However, pretty much all of the fish are now flashing, and a few of them are acting skittish and twitching occasionally. Suggested Treatment Period: MetroPlex™ Blend: 14-21 days Special Considerations It is very … It may very well be something more, but I would watch to see how often it does this and how much. Not open or clamped. An itchy fish often develops more serious Signs of Stress and Disease. The fish rubs or glances because it is itchy. For example, a dark substrate (e.g., black sand) might work for some cichlids, but others won’t “color up” near as much with black sand as they would a lighter color sand. Please help, my Betta is twitching and paranoid. Although the fish isn’t aggressive, they guard their territory, especially during the spawning period. I am also seeing what I think is mating. what is/was the problem and how can i avoid this situation in the future? 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