Duffmanj
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Hi guys,
I've read that flashing can be a sign of parasites etc if frequent - my Hongsloi have been displaying this behaviour recently, but not on a regular basis.
The tank is fairly well established now, around 10 weeks or so, fish-in cycle with media from another tank, slowly built up the population.
Overall they seem fairly happy - certainly the rummynose/pencilfish/oto's that I have in there are and are displaying no unusual or stressful behaviour (rummynose are brighter than ever). The Hongsloi on the whole seem happy, although from time to time they do go quite dark. The male seems to hover at an angle, is this normal?
Also, if anyone has a video showing what's considered the normal breathing rate I'd be grateful.
All and any help or advice appreciated!
JB.
I've read that flashing can be a sign of parasites etc if frequent - my Hongsloi have been displaying this behaviour recently, but not on a regular basis.
The tank is fairly well established now, around 10 weeks or so, fish-in cycle with media from another tank, slowly built up the population.
Overall they seem fairly happy - certainly the rummynose/pencilfish/oto's that I have in there are and are displaying no unusual or stressful behaviour (rummynose are brighter than ever). The Hongsloi on the whole seem happy, although from time to time they do go quite dark. The male seems to hover at an angle, is this normal?

Also, if anyone has a video showing what's considered the normal breathing rate I'd be grateful.
All and any help or advice appreciated!
JB.