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Or do fish get random itches that need scratched just like we do?
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It's only occasionally, and when he does it's only once or twice then he's on his way.Frequent scratching is definitely a sign that parasites are present. Some fish do "scratch" when they are itchy, particularly if they are healing from a recent injury or infestation. But, if you are seeing it often enough to really notice it, I'd suggest looking for the culprit.
I'll look into if you don't know, but are wrasses one of them? Specifically leopard wrasse...Several species do use "flashing" to hunt.
I would just observe closely. It's freaked me out more than once over the years but once I saw tiny worms get kicked up and devoured I felt much better.It's only occasionally, and when he does it's only once or twice then he's on his way.
I'll look into if you don't know, but are wrasses one of them? Specifically leopard wrasse...
Lol! Thanks, I'll keep an eye on them.I would just observe closely. It's freaked me out more than once over the years but once I saw tiny worms get kicked up and devoured I felt much better.
There are ocean species, I forget witch, that use sleeping sharks the scratch on and do it religiously.
Too many documentaries. Lol.
Many Reefkeeers often exhibit munchausen by proxy as well.
;WackyI try.Interesting comment.
It's only occasionally, and when he does it's only once or twice then he's on his way.
I'll look into if you don't know, but are wrasses one of them? Specifically leopard wrasse...
Many Reefkeeers often exhibit munchausen by proxy as well.
Not directed at anyone at at all. Were all guilty of it even me. It does become good convo on the difficulty of the internet and diagnosis plus the state of patience today...In the algae forums its the same thing.I'm culprit here [emoji12] But, too often people ignore the more subtle symptoms and then post wondering why half of their fish died overnight. I just prefer to err on the side of caution.
If OP REALLY wants to be sure it's not flukes he can perform a fresh water dip. Personally, based on the information given, I'd probably just keep an eye on it for now.
Hahahah, they stop displaying signs and symptoms when you get close.Not directed at anyone at at all. Were all guilty of it even me. It does become good convo on the difficulty of the internet and diagnosis plus the state of patience today...In the algae forums its the same thing.
PS
Guess who spent a week with binoculars on the desk so he could see his fish flashing from across the room without disturbing them.
yup! But as it turns out I was distracting from their hunting.Hahahah, they stop displaying signs and symptoms when you get close.
I don't quarantine. I like to say it's because I'm a believer in natural fish immunities and all that jazz, but in reality I am just lazy and have no space for itDid you quarantine? Leopards often come in with flukes.
I have been considering a FW dip. I'm on a trip right now and have decided that if it's still going on when I get home then I'll dip.I'm culprit here [emoji12]If OP REALLY wants to be sure it's not flukes he can perform a fresh water dip. Personally, based on the information given, I'd probably just keep an eye on it for now.
I don't quarantine. I like to say it's because I'm a believer in natural fish immunities and all that jazz, but in reality I am just lazy and have no space for it
I have been considering a FW dip. I'm on a trip right now and have decided that if it's still going on when I get home then I'll dip.
Are there any other signs that could possibly rule out hunting? Head twitching, darting, labored breathing...?
Maybe hold off on the dip if you don't see any of these. It's unneeded stress if your not sure.
He yawns occasionally, but I think I've seen all my fish do that at some point. Its like when you google "why do i have neck pain", and the next thing you know you're calling your doctor asking how much longer you have to live lol. Thinking about it, I've seen all my fish display all these symptoms, minus the labored breathing, at some point. I guess that would have been a better question. Are any of these signs, displayed occasionally, indicative that something is wrong?Are there any other signs that could possibly rule out hunting? Head twitching, darting, labored breathing...?
Maybe hold off on the dip if you don't see any of these. It's unneeded stress if your not sure.