Headshaking and mateing?

[Boyam]

I just recently treated my discus for flukes since i saw "head"shaking. now that they are back in the tank after treatment i noticed they are still shacking their bodies- mainly the fins and heads. they seem to be breathing normal, and equally on both sides.

soo...

is this them flirting? i have never seen it before, but from what i have observed they do it in front of a single fish. they try to spread out their fins too- almost to look bigger, than shake.

i'm worried, but beginning to think that it may just be them preparing to pick a partner.

[ILLUSN]

sounds like spawning to me

[Boyam]

Is this normal?

[Hollowman]

yes, its normal. Exciting times :wink:

[Matt15]

lol Boyam.... its certainly a good thing.
I made this video about a year ago which clearly shows the breeding couple shaking and jigging around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJZu1ovyfls
It might make you feel alittle more at ease.

[Boyam]

Thanks everyone 8)

just came home from work and saw two batches of eggs (2 pairs). One is currently being gobbled up, expected since its there first. the other batch is being guarded by the other pair.

its funny too because both pairs laid their batch on my built-in overflow box (you know the big black thing in pre-drilled tanks). i don't expect any success though; its their first time for both pairs, and not to mention its in a planted tank.

I'm just happy they are indeed happy and safe.

oh and for those curious they are strange pairs: a snowflake and a blue diamond. the second pair is a red marlboro and a red leopard.