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I have six D Filamentosus in a 20 long. One of them has started breathing heavily the last two days. He still swims about, but I am not sure if he is eating. The other five are doing well (so far). This has been their home for over six months ...no additions or changes to the tank.
Two have developed into males (lyre tails) Three seem to be females (body patterns are different from developed males) . The sick one has the colors of a male around the edges of caudal and dorsal fins. I think his lyre tail might be at step 1.
Could this be an illness or stress as being the least of the males. If it is an illness any suggestions as to what I can do. So far I know that most meds can do more harm then good fore this fish. I have seen many Dicrossus fans here and am hoping for them to share any experience they have.
thanks
george
Two have developed into males (lyre tails) Three seem to be females (body patterns are different from developed males) . The sick one has the colors of a male around the edges of caudal and dorsal fins. I think his lyre tail might be at step 1.
Could this be an illness or stress as being the least of the males. If it is an illness any suggestions as to what I can do. So far I know that most meds can do more harm then good fore this fish. I have seen many Dicrossus fans here and am hoping for them to share any experience they have.
thanks
george