SandNukka15 Goliath Tigerfish MFK Member Nov 18, 2010 2,604 1,556 179 36 Towanda PA Jun 12, 2016 #1 My ornate has these things protruding from both of his gills is this normal for younger ornates?.....hes about 6 inches Reactions: tlindsey
My ornate has these things protruding from both of his gills is this normal for younger ornates?.....hes about 6 inches
KabobSoldier Plecostomus MFK Member Jun 4, 2016 184 185 51 32 Dallas,TX Jun 12, 2016 #2 Yes its normal for young bichirs. They are external gills which allow them to absorb oxygen better from the water. Reactions: tlindsey
Yes its normal for young bichirs. They are external gills which allow them to absorb oxygen better from the water.
J jaws7777 Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Mar 1, 2014 17,773 20,952 740 White house 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington Jun 12, 2016 #3 Totally normal. That gonna be one nice poly man SandNukka15 said: My ornate has these things protruding from both of his gills is this normal for younger ornates?.....hes about 6 inches View attachment 1188241 View attachment 1188242 Click to expand... Reactions: tlindsey
Totally normal. That gonna be one nice poly man SandNukka15 said: My ornate has these things protruding from both of his gills is this normal for younger ornates?.....hes about 6 inches View attachment 1188241 View attachment 1188242 Click to expand...
SandNukka15 Goliath Tigerfish MFK Member Nov 18, 2010 2,604 1,556 179 36 Towanda PA Jun 12, 2016 #4 Thanks guys.....my endli doesnt have them so i was just wondering
Polyaddict86 Alligator Gar MFK Member May 1, 2016 8,927 9,573 188 Yey bay bay Jun 12, 2016 #5 Thats normal, most poly have those when their young.
