So one of my 3" Keyholes gets this bright red coloration at the base of it's pelvic fins from time to time. It seems to happen when I feed, but not every time. When I check back awhile later, it is gone. Is this something normal or should I be concerned? I've kind of thought maybe it just happens when it gets excited or something but I honestly don't know. I'm just curious what you guys have to say about it since you're more cichlid savvy than I am. Since these two are my first, I am learning more about them as they grow and mature.
Pelvic Fin Redness
- Thread starter Taysius
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Pics and video is needed or "No soup for you!!!" lol. Yea I have no idea why they get that. Never owned Keyholes before. Wonder what others have to say about this.
The red on yours is in that location like a straight line or does it look like a bruise but red in that location?
Hmm maybe damage to the base of the pelvic fin. I've seen this before on some of my jack dempsey stock. To be honest it isn't life threatening and most likely isn't causing your fish any distress or pain. Just watch the little guy. If you see him stop eatting then I'd worry, it'll probably go away on it's own. Try to get a photo, it'll be a lot more helpful.
Well, I just fed them dinner and no redness appeared tonight. Might even be a few days or a week before I even see it again.
This is about as bad as my dog limping all the way up to the door, then being perfectly fine once in the door and hoping for a treat. Dang animals!
This is about as bad as my dog limping all the way up to the door, then being perfectly fine once in the door and hoping for a treat. Dang animals!
I have 3 3" Keyholes they do tend to throw colors off on the mood swings possibly is what your seeing..