strange cichlid activity

[sharkluvr]

i have an ahli cichlid that is acting weird? he will rub his sides along the decorations in my tank very harshly.has anyone seen this kind of thing before?
if so why is he doing it.

 

[Ghost_knife]

yes, it's usually a sign of illness. Ich

 

[sharkluvr]

how should i act on it. increase the temp?

 

[fish_freak]

Increase the Temp to 83-84 and dose the tank with 1 T. of salt per 10 gallons of water. Is there any white spots on the fins of body of the fish?

 

[sharkluvr]

No i havent noticed any yet does this meen that he does have it or that he might be getting it ?

 

[fish_freak]

It doesnt mean that he isnt getting it the spots are seconday. It could also be another external parasite or poor water quality.

Here is a couple articles that should shed some light on your question.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86451

 

[kcooley]

if it is cichlids i would say you could go to 3 Tbsp per 10 gallons, but using a hydrometer would be the best

 

[slowlyburn]

its called flashing and a few of my fish do it constantly to show or mark territory. dont get me wrong it could very well be an illness but i wouldnt go treating something that may not be there.

 

[kcooley]

it is just salt. its good for them anyways

 

[dvsgp6]

can you use any kind of salt