Steve
Bruce Hansen wrote:
>
> So far it seems that too high a tempertaure may be a common factor in many
> of the replies so far - ? by pushing development too fast for that
> particular species. I guess my Poppondettas were victims because they like
> cooler water
>
> Perhaps it would be helpful to consider whether the species concerned are
> consistently those that like cooler conditions
>
> Regards,
> Bruce.
>
> Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.
>
> Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm
>
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> > From: sbrooks <sbrooks at mail.cth.com.au>
> > To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au
> > Subject: Re: [RML] Body Sliders
> > Date: Saturday, 6 June 1998 8:28
> >
> > Adrian
> > I've had similar problems with batches of fish from the ponds. At
> > present i suspect it may be caused from low DO's in ponds I have over
> > fertilised but
> > I'm yet to come up with proof that is the cause. It may even be high
> > temp's as it occurrs more regularly during the summer. The only good
> > point is it keeps the coalgrunters and jungle perch fed.
> >
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > Adrian R. Tappin wrote:
> > >
> > > Body sliders are what I call rainbowfishes that haven't developed their
> swim
> > > bladder correctly. They usually swim with their head up a tail down and
> swim
> > > with jerky movements. Sometimes I end up with a lot of these in some of
> my
> > > spawnings and other times I have none. What has been other list members
> > > experience with this problem and does anyone know what actually causes
> it or
> > > does anyone have any theories on this subject.
> > >
> > > Adrian.
> > >
> ..............................................................
> > > Adrian R. Tappin
> > > "Home of the Rainbowfish"
> > > http://www.ecn.net.au/~atappin/home.htm
> > >
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> >