Hi. So I just bought a Katherine's Fairy Wrasse from my LFS, after 2 days, I noticed that this is how it swims. It stays in vertical position "hovering" for a while then would go on to swim normally like every other fish does. Not sure if it's normal for a fairy wrasse as this is just my first time owning one. Inputs are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Is This Normal For A Fairy Wrasse?
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Nano man
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Hello,
Video won’t play for me but that vertical hovering position is not normal for a fairy wrasse from my experience. Would really seem like a swim bladder issue or spinal injury when they start to swim offset like what your describing. I believe that the Katherine’s is a delicate shipper as well.
How was he behaving at the LFS that you bought him from? Was he eating? How long was he there for? I would really keep a close eye on him and see how he does. Who are his tank mates?
Video won’t play for me but that vertical hovering position is not normal for a fairy wrasse from my experience. Would really seem like a swim bladder issue or spinal injury when they start to swim offset like what your describing. I believe that the Katherine’s is a delicate shipper as well.
How was he behaving at the LFS that you bought him from? Was he eating? How long was he there for? I would really keep a close eye on him and see how he does. Who are his tank mates?
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It looks fine.
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They do hover but his mouth looks funny
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I see nothing abnormal with the swimming or hover, but the upper jaw does have some damage.
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