jardini tail biting syndrome
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I had a silver and a black go through this, silver wasn't very bad and stopped when added to a larger tank with another silver aro. Black took a little longer to break of this, I added lots of floating and mid water plants, it did help some. Just have to limit the space it needs to swim in circles to grab it's tail
how big is your tank? i would suggest a bigger tank depending on the situation.. maybe get some dither fish to keep the jar occupied.
I can't find the thread on MFK where this was discussed.
There are two possible causes for this:
1. Bacterial infection (causing irritation)
2. Boredom! (<-- this is more likely)
Suggested action is to add something to the Jardini tank to distract him or raise his interest. Dither fish is one good option. Plants and other decor is another option. (Moving him to a larger tank will also help, but it will be the change in surroundings which get him to stop rather than the extra swimming space).
I am just repeating what I have read on MFK. The experts (Brian et al) will give more effective solutions.
Good luck,
Sid
There are two possible causes for this:
1. Bacterial infection (causing irritation)
2. Boredom! (<-- this is more likely)
Suggested action is to add something to the Jardini tank to distract him or raise his interest. Dither fish is one good option. Plants and other decor is another option. (Moving him to a larger tank will also help, but it will be the change in surroundings which get him to stop rather than the extra swimming space).
I am just repeating what I have read on MFK. The experts (Brian et al) will give more effective solutions.
Good luck,
Sid
sid.. hey.. i have a silver aro that does the same.. my guess is quality of water.. i upped the filtration and this has stopped.. just check on the water parameters mate.. cheers..
