Possible Flukes?

[Krissy]

My lemon yellow is swimming with one fin clamped more often than not clamped. He's still feeding and moving with the others, breathing isn't rapid but normal. Was sitting at the back of the tank earlier but came out for a snack and been out since. I. can't see any tears or blood spotting. Other than this he seems happy. Did a 50% wc yday evening with heated aged water. I was wondering if he might have flukes but he's not rubbing or anything else. Any suggestions? On the upside my San Mara fed from my hand today, I was absolutely thrilled.

[sayid]

You need more indication than a semi clamped fin for fluke ,i am being positive and say that they are climatising ,keep your tank clean , fluke loves slimy glass in the tank, keep up the W/C and enjoy your fish.

[Krissy]

Thanks Sayid, wasn't too worried but just wanted to check. I'm starting to see their individual personalities, they're amazing....better than tv, lol

[Hollowman]

More photos Krissy

[Sabrina]

Yes they are wonderful Krissy, i have had my Melon for 2 weeks and already he lets me pat him before feeding times, its just amazing!

[Krissy]

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Photo Hollowman of lemon yellow with clamped fin. He's using mainly his left fin and not as active as was.

[Krissy]

And a couple of more, learning to play with photo attachments so bear with me. ;)

[sayid]

lovely fish ,lovely tank ,keep up the good work.

[Krissy]

Thanks Sayid

[Hollowman]

I really like that fish. Keep up the good work with water changes.

Ok, going to make an educated guess and say male..... what do you think?

[Krissy]

Hi Hollowman, why do you think male? I read Andrew Soh's book and thought the only way to determine was through the concave or convex genitals. Been trying to work out the sex of them all and I've got waaay to little experience to get it right but have had fun trying!

[Hollowman]

Andrew is right, there is a way to determine the sex by examining the vent, but it is often difficult to see unless the fish are about to lay eggs, then of course it can be obvious, unless you get two females pairing, which does happen.

The other way, although not 100% is to look at the shape of the dorsal and anal fins. Quite often, but not a rule, the males' have a more pointed tip to the fins, whereas the females are generally rounder. More easy to see in mature/adult fish but to a good eye, you can make a good educated guess. Take a look at yours and see. What do you think?

[Krissy]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e127/chrissy_oconnor/IMG_0722_zpsf1cpjzx0.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/chrissy_oconnor/media/IMG_0722_zpsf1cpjzx0.jpg.html)

Ummmm...female? Basing this on no streamer on dorsal and anal fin, rounded d & a fins, thin lips and acute intersection of a&d and she looks gentle but then using this I would've said the lemon was male! Haha...practice may not improve my assessing skills but time may.

[Hollowman]

Krissy, looks like a bit of fun burn on the tip of the dorsal fin, so we can wait until it grows back to normal before I decide.