What does it mean when your fish is shaking?
Shimmying is a symptom rather than a single disease, and an indication that a fish no longer has proper control of its nerves and muscles. It occurs when fish are under severe stress, most often because of environmental problems.
How do you know if a discus fish is stunted?
There are several ways to determine if a discus is stunted:
- The shape of the fish resembles a football or a bullet.
- The eyes of the fish are very large in comparison to the size of the body.
- The eyes of the fish are different sizes one being larger than the other.
How often should you feed discus?
The question we are asked most often is, “What do you feed your discus, and how often do you feed them.” Discus enjoy a varied diet consisting of high-quality nutrients, but they also like their goodies. Adult discus are fed twice daily, and younger fish are fed three times a day or more.
Is shake a fish?
Like every other fish it has many names according to season and place: Shirozake/White Salmon, Akiaji or Akizake for Autumn Salmon, Shake in Tokyo.
How do I know if my discus is happy?
A healthy Discus should always be lively, should have their fins open, and curious about what’s going on inside the tank and… outside. It’s attention towards the exterior is a good sign. Of course, we’re talking about a “shy” fish so its curiosity will not ever be comparable with that of a carp, as an example.
Is salt good for discus?
It is believed to help the slime coat of fish, acting as prophylactic protection against external protozoan parasites. Dosage can range from one tablespoon for every gallon, to one tablespoon per 10 gallons. Standard dose is between one tablespoon for 5 to 10 gallons.
How often should you change discus water?
For most aquariums a water change of 30% once a week is just fine, you can do more if you want to, but we think it’s better to sit back and enjoy your Discus.
What is the ideal water temperature for discus?
between 82° and 86° F
Discus prefer warm, soft, acidic water. pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0, with hardness between 1° and 4° dKH (18 to 70 ppm). Temperature should be kept between 82° and 86° F, although wild Heckel discus prefer water near 90° F. Use an Aqueon Aquarium Heater to maintain proper water temperature.
What do discus fish do when they are ready to breed?
Discus that are ready to pair up begin to openly shimmy or shake in order to let others know they are ready to breed. Sometimes this behavior can be a bit aggressive if one discus is really trying to get the attention of a specific tank mate. The aggressive could include cornering a specific discus fish and shaking in front of him or her.
What do fish do when they have shimmies?
Fish suffering from the shimmies rock from side to side, an action known as shimmying. There are often other odd postural or behavioral traits associated with the shimmies, including clamped fins, head shaking, yawning, and labored or heavy breathing.
What kind of bar does a discus have?
Discus that are derived from Heckel will have a solid thicker bar down the center of the body. Mixed strains may still show narrow or thinner stripes and solid color discus may just become darker overall. Opinions differ when it comes to feeding discus quality high protein food.
What happens when you change the water in a discus tank?
The discus in the tank with the frequent 100% water changes grew out faster and larger than their siblings who received fewer frequent water changes. According to Mr. Wattley, same water and food was used plus feeding frequency remained the same. The only change was the amount of water changes per day.