One beat up RD
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Headrush;1109411; said:
Thanks-His color is not true right now-He is very stressed-Is color is alot more intense than this and will be again once I move some fish around....
I'm not trying to pick on your fish. It's nice just looks like it could benefit from a little fasting.
There's a difference between a nice thick, beefy fish and a fish that seemed like if it were human, would do that loud out-of-the-mouth breathing. :lipsseale
Ever heard of fatty liver disease? It's common in koi but other fish (including cichlids) can suffer from it and is usually fatal. It's just nicer and safer to keep a fish fit.
Anyhoo, it's certainly possible "he's" a she and possibly egg-heavy which would contribute to the rotund appearance concentrated at the belly.
There's a difference between a nice thick, beefy fish and a fish that seemed like if it were human, would do that loud out-of-the-mouth breathing. :lipsseale
Ever heard of fatty liver disease? It's common in koi but other fish (including cichlids) can suffer from it and is usually fatal. It's just nicer and safer to keep a fish fit.
Anyhoo, it's certainly possible "he's" a she and possibly egg-heavy which would contribute to the rotund appearance concentrated at the belly.
straitjacketstar;1110540; said:I'm not trying to pick on your fish. It's nice just looks like it could benefit from a little fasting.
There's a difference between a nice thick, beefy fish and a fish that seemed like if it were human, would do that loud out-of-the-mouth breathing. :lipsseale
Ever heard of fatty liver disease? It's common in koi but other fish (including cichlids) can suffer from it and is usually fatal. It's just nicer and safer to keep a fish fit.
Anyhoo, it's certainly possible "he's" a she and possibly egg-heavy which would contribute to the rotund appearance concentrated at the belly.
Appreciate the info given here-
I have heard of it seeing as how I raise them also-
But I dont think my fish will benifit from fasting.Although I may be wrong here-But when he is pictured straight on-One can certainly tell that he is not fat or over weight.Yes he has a chunky body shape-But honestly after seeing and watching him grow from a wee guy...I just believe this is the way he is gonna be shaped from here on out-
And most certainly correct me if I am wrong here please-I dont mind learning new things.....
akskirmish;1110587; said:
Well everyone should fast their fish at LEAST once every month and a half. I fast my guys for 4-5 days until their systems are cleaned out do HUGE waterchanges on all the tanks and begin feeding. I don't think your RD is fat though. I have watched him grow since you got him and he has always had his distinct shape. I mean he may be a little fat but not much IMO to be concerned. Still you should always fast your fish once and while.
Cross127;1110631; said:
Thanks-I will certainly have to keep that in mind-
I have never done so-So thanks for the explanation..Although I dont fast them-I do manage to do huge water changes on all 47 of my tanks weekly..Mainly right around the 75% range and provide very good filtration on all my tanks-
Appreciate the kind words on my RD-I'll have to post some straight on shots for everyone so they can see that he is not very wide at all-
47!!!! 
jeezzz. I would not be able to keep up on them by my self. I would have such a big drip system on them. I wonder what your water bill is lol and electric LOL! But yeah fasting gets rid of any bad stuff or blockages in their digestive tract. Also if they may have a parasite in the intestine the oarasite will die because of lack of nutrient. Your fish will be more lively if you do this. It just improves the overall health of your fish.
jeezzz. I would not be able to keep up on them by my self. I would have such a big drip system on them. I wonder what your water bill is lol and electric LOL! But yeah fasting gets rid of any bad stuff or blockages in their digestive tract. Also if they may have a parasite in the intestine the oarasite will die because of lack of nutrient. Your fish will be more lively if you do this. It just improves the overall health of your fish.straitjacketstar;1108259; said:
straitjacketstar;1110540; said:I'm not trying to pick on your fish. It's nice just looks like it could benefit from a little fasting.
There's a difference between a nice thick, beefy fish and a fish that seemed like if it were human, would do that loud out-of-the-mouth breathing. :lipsseale
Ever heard of fatty liver disease? It's common in koi but other fish (including cichlids) can suffer from it and is usually fatal. It's just nicer and safer to keep a fish fit.
Anyhoo, it's certainly possible "he's" a she and possibly egg-heavy which would contribute to the rotund appearance concentrated at the belly.
I agree with you 100%. He certainly is a nice looking young Devil, but IMO he could look/be a whole lot better/healthier if you were to slim him down a bit.
I find fasting them one day per week to be better than four - five days in a month.
