Datnoid Scratching????

[robroy]

In my experience they seemed to flick on wood etc. more if I fed them prawn on a regular basis. Saltwater foods in general I think.

From what you're saying there's nothing to suggest they have any pathology (i.e they're still active, good colour, feeding etc.) so that doesn't sound like an ill fish to me. I'd therefore not put any medication in the tank as I would never do this just for the sake of it.

I would make a concerted effort to get them onto pelleted food though as this is far better for their health and nutrition I personally think.

 

[T1KARMANN]

Dats are not supposed to flick. Something is wrong. I believe ammonia burn to the gills may be a result. Also when I fed shrimp only when I first got into dats, I believe the malnutrition may have led to this as well.

What is normal is a light scratch here n there. It's usually a slow glide and turn into an object. Just grazing the side of the body somewhere. May do it once or return for a few more light scratches. Always chalked this up to growing itches maybe. Completely harmless and leaves no scars. May not see it again for weeks. All dats seem to do it

Flicking to me is the harsh continuous rubbing on an unsmooth object by the eye and head area. It's a much quicker motion than the normal glide and itch that i've observed. Mine loved to flick constantly on my filter intakes and sometimes driftwood. This gave a couple eye issues as a result. If he does this on a frequent almost all day basis, there's either a diet or water quality issue ime

That slow glide you mention normally looks like a ick flick to new tiger keepers


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[Ade]

I wouldnt worry.
My tigers occasionally flick . Some weeks more than others. I think its normal for datnioides to do this .. But not for many other fish.
As long as the fish is feeding well and not loosing weight... I wouldnt medicate.

If they flick alot and continually flickr after flick after flick ....then something could be irritating them.

I dont think i have ever seen a tiger with whitespot (is this what members mean when they say "itch")