Caryl

You gotta watch out for little sliding things 8)

Two possibilities I can think of; 1. It has grown too big for the hole in the log and damaged itself darting in or out 2. Too much Melafix. Clowns are sensitive to a lot of meds

Is Micron the brand name or type? What sort of media is in it? Is it internal or external?

I have seen them do this and then return to their normal size. I would assume it was a temporary blockage.

If you suspect a buildup of toxins, do daily water changes. They should improve.

No I didn't. I just showed them all your baby pics and they got clucky :lol:

Thank you all. Bluetom, they came from Auckland! Go see dogmatix Am considering putting them in a pond outside this summer and seeing what happens. I have 3 of each sex.

2 of my angels are cleaning a leaf and have all the other fish bailed up at one end of the tank :roll:

I can't

Finally managed to get a pic of one of my male odessa barbs. :bounce: Speedy little blighters. I got him while he was feeding which is why it is a bit mucky around him, falling fishfood

Have you considered constipation? Do a 50% water change at most, never do 100%, then don't feed for a couple of days. When you do, feed them a pea (or 2) cooked and shelled. See if this helps. I am really against people adding meds or chemicals merely because they have no idea what is wrong with the fish but figure it won't harm. It may do! Melafix is an antibacterial so it is inappropriate to use if your fish does not have a bacterial infection. You say the water tests came up clear, what tests did you do? What size is the tank and what size are the fish. I assume these 2 fish are the only inhabitants? The blister may be damage from it hitting the gravel or damaging itself on something.

I just right clicked on it, selected properties then copied and pasted the url.

Interesting colour pattern. Of course, he is not a 'proper' blackmoor so would not do well if in a fish show but who cares? If you like him that's the main thing. Has he always been those colours or is he changing?

The ones I have here are 1994 so will not have the latest name changes but it is the same fish, which is what counts! They are great books but very expensive. The only reason I have them is they belong to the FNZAS and I use them as references when I do articles for the Aquarium World magazine. About the only perk for being editor is the large selection of reference books I have here 8)

Astatotilapia brownae Baensch Aquarium Atlas 3 ISBN 1-56465-185-1 page 694 Copadichromis azureus Baensch Aquarium Atlas 3 ISBN 1-56465-185-1 page 778 Maylandia crabro (under Pseudotropheus) Baensch Aquarium Atlas 3 ISBN 1-56465-185-1 page 852

Welcome to the fishroom. We have several clubs in Auckland you could join. They will be sure to give you help.

Good for you. Any pics? Are they in a tank on their own? By the way, the odessas have settled into their new home really well

An informative site to go to is www.cichlids.com

Yeah, I thought most ponds had one form of parrot's feather in them. It is very common from what I have seen. Like Shae said, must be another plant.

I think you will find it is also inert.

I left out all the prohibited ones

I don't know if there is anything special about the schist in that particular valley but generally schist is safe to use. Good for stacking to make caves.

Rob was a few years ago

Have you done any tests on the water? What are the pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? I suspect stress from too many fish too soon.

Welcome back Kellsz. I certainly do remember you. Join the Kapi-Mana club as it has a number of members breeding all sorts of fish very successfully