Are splits between dorsal spines, or longer ones that interrupt the smooth top curve, genetic, which would be avoided as breeders?
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Are splits between dorsal spines, or longer ones that interrupt the smooth top curve, genetic, which would be avoided as breeders?
Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Can you post a pic?
Genetic. Sorry/
That looks genetic, do a manicure.
Cliff
Is it me or do most Of the Asian discus look like this ?
I have looked at the most recent listings from the importers [of Asian discus ] and the fish they are selling have split dorsal fins ?
How would you know whether a fish is genetically 'defective' or needing a 'manicure ' ?
With how most pet owners have issue clipping their dogs nails I myself would be real nervous about telling some one 'do a manicure ' although I know they are safely done often with good results ..
Looks genetic to me as well...
I've never given a Discus a haircut either, but I've been told that you cut with the lay of the fins rather than against. I do have one I could try on. It's never going to mature do a decent adult size. What is important to remember is not to cut into the hard rays because they will not grow back.
I see a lot of Discus for sale with fin problems. If you see a fish from a sponsor that you like other than the finnage, asking the seller if they can give the hair cut is not out of line.
How can tell genetic from needing adjustment ?
Or are they both the same ?
I have seen many clip fins on angels so I am not as much shocked by the advice but from a respect supplier I would not be pleased with this issue .
Maybe I am a little to quality orientated if that is possible ?
Maybe this is why I prefer German as I have never noticed it with them .
In all fairness maybe I was never looking for it either as I am truly new to the discus scene .
If it is genetic a hard ray is bent wrong. If I'm mistaken Willie will correct me.
I recently acquired a German import with this defect. Doesn’t bother me except for the fact that is was an expensive jumbo fish. And this must have been recognized before it was shipped
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Originally Posted by coralbandit
I am pretty sure you can not give the hard rays a "trim" as they will not grow back. I have never seen a bent hard ray on a wild fish but I have had wild fish with a broken hard ray which most likely happened during the collection process. I would venture to guess that a hard ray could be bent from rough handling.
However I went and read this thread http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showth...l-Hair-Cut!!!!. Perhaps hard rays can grow back. However I would suggest reading Al's thread before attempting any fin trimming.
Pat
Am I looking at a short 5th and a long 6th? Otherwise I've seen many wilds with split fins.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainandy