2 questions.. fish related

mlivvy · 03/24/2007, 07:56 PM

first.. i got a new anthias today and I noticed white spots on both fins. should I worry?

also, my 2 percs are doing this twitching thing against a rock in the middle of the tank. the larger one will do it briefly and the smaller one will follow with longer durations. did they pair up?

thanks!

mflamb · 03/25/2007, 09:56 AM

I would go to the Fish section and ask those questions. Probably a better chance of getting an answer. And then come back here and educate us. I would like to know what you find out.

mlivvy · 03/25/2007, 01:49 PM

I was going to post it in the fish section but posted here first incase someone knew.
the white spots on the anthias disappeared but I can't get him to eat.

clowns are still acting funny. From 1 out of 1000 times I got into the search, it looks like it's pairing behavior.

triggerfish1976 · 03/26/2007, 07:26 AM

The twitching could be courtship behavior. I have seen clowns do this when they are trying to establish dominance.

poknsnok · 03/26/2007, 08:36 AM

twitching in the clowns is definitely a courtship behavior.. Trigger. Heard lots about your fish. we need pics!
as far as the Athias. I have 4 and they sleep on the sand, in the crevices of rocks etc and many times get fine sand on thier fins. When I first got them I noticed the same thing,, It was just sand in my case. See if the spots are still there this evening

triggerfish1976 · 03/26/2007, 10:03 AM

Mlivvy,

What kind of anthias is it?

poknsnok,

I am planning on posting an updated video of the tank and some photos in the near future.

mlivvy · 03/26/2007, 10:10 AM

it's a female pseudanthias tuka. it's pink with a yellow line across. she's still not eating and my larger false perc keeps chasing/smackin her around.

triggerfish1976 · 03/26/2007, 10:16 AM

Purple Queen Anthias do not have the best track record in captivity and can be susceptible to a range of maladies. They generally do not eat and slowly waste away. They do not take harrasement from other fish very well.

03/24/2007, 07:56 PM	#1
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	2 questions.. fish related first.. i got a new anthias today and I noticed white spots on both fins. should I worry? also, my 2 percs are doing this twitching thing against a rock in the middle of the tank. the larger one will do it briefly and the smaller one will follow with longer durations. did they pair up? thanks!

03/25/2007, 09:56 AM	#2
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	I would go to the Fish section and ask those questions. Probably a better chance of getting an answer. And then come back here and educate us. I would like to know what you find out. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

03/25/2007, 01:49 PM	#3
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	I was going to post it in the fish section but posted here first incase someone knew. the white spots on the anthias disappeared but I can't get him to eat. clowns are still acting funny. From 1 out of 1000 times I got into the search, it looks like it's pairing behavior.

03/26/2007, 07:26 AM	#4
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	The twitching could be courtship behavior. I have seen clowns do this when they are trying to establish dominance.

03/26/2007, 08:36 AM	#5
poknsnok Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: tampa/ Brandon Posts: 2,802	twitching in the clowns is definitely a courtship behavior.. Trigger. Heard lots about your fish. we need pics! as far as the Athias. I have 4 and they sleep on the sand, in the crevices of rocks etc and many times get fine sand on thier fins. When I first got them I noticed the same thing,, It was just sand in my case. See if the spots are still there this evening

03/26/2007, 10:03 AM	#6
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	Mlivvy, What kind of anthias is it? poknsnok, I am planning on posting an updated video of the tank and some photos in the near future.

03/26/2007, 10:10 AM	#7
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	it's a female pseudanthias tuka. it's pink with a yellow line across. she's still not eating and my larger false perc keeps chasing/smackin her around.

03/26/2007, 10:16 AM	#8
triggerfish1976 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of Smiles Posts: 2,980	Purple Queen Anthias do not have the best track record in captivity and can be susceptible to a range of maladies. They generally do not eat and slowly waste away. They do not take harrasement from other fish very well.