Darting

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Midnight_Madman, Jul 8, 2010.

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  1. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    My Yellow Tang is behaving unusual. He is usually swims around king of calmly but today he is doing a lot of short darting movements.
    I added my cuc last night, could this cause anything.
     
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I think it is quite normal behavior. The 2 I had both did it. It is like they are either agitated (snout gets a little Red) or they are full of ---- and vinegar (feeling their oats).
     
  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    The same thing happened to my purple tang when I add a fish or coral or cuc member. But goes away. I think it might be aggression towards the new addition ... Specially if you've had this fish for a sum period of time and params are in check.
     
  5. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    I looks like an aggressive action.
    I also put my MH on today, ever since hes been in the tank hes only had RO florescents on him.. maybe he's hyped up
     
  6. Reef2Keep

    Reef2Keep Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Same here...mine does that every once and a while too. I got worried at first as well, but like others said I think its just some wacky normal behavior.
     
  7. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    Strange. He as some thin long string coming from his anus, its a brown color. Looks like a thick hair about 2" long. He's darting all over the place trying to scape his bottom now.
    Breathing heavy, I don't know if its because of his extra energy he's using or what!
    My clown has a white one the same hanging out of his. What is going on here?