i just bought a 2 1/2 inch ornate bichir 2 days ago and when i bought him he was under fed. His head was porpotioned to his body because of it. When he swims its not in a nice steady stride like my senegal, but when he swims it seems like his head wobbles a little. There arent any visual signs of damage, but could this be a broken spine or will he swim right when he puts on weight?
ornate bichir with a wierd stride
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thx but im not sure if i should take him back or just wait it out.
my lfs has a 7 day return policy which is dumb.
my lfs has a 7 day return policy which is dumb.
One of my Sen's has started swimming like that lately. Like he's looking for someone. Which he usually is (the female Sen).
He is actually moving his head from side to side, in a jerky motion, while swimming. Is that what you mean?
Maybe it is more pronounced 'cuz he is so skinny? Can you get a video of it?
Bichirs are also able to turn their heads. Something most other fish can't do.
He is actually moving his head from side to side, in a jerky motion, while swimming. Is that what you mean?
Maybe it is more pronounced 'cuz he is so skinny? Can you get a video of it?
Bichirs are also able to turn their heads. Something most other fish can't do.
Could it be that he seemed underfed but in fact there was something wrong with him and couldn't eat properly to begin with? How's he eating now?
he's eating fine, as soon as i got him there were a few guppies in the tank and he demolished one.
ill try and get a video of it today, when i get out of school
ill try and get a video of it today, when i get out of school