SHIVERS

[NEWBUTNOTDUMB69]

OK I MAY BE DUMB BUT i have a pretty good but funny story my chilids some times when i watch them they start to shiver is that because there cold or is there a problem with them temp is 78 to 80 and stays constant they swim fine and act fine but sometimes stop and do the shiverdance is it a mateing ritual that only they know or is it a way to let other fish know that there ready to kick some fishy butt my oscars dont do it and neither do my convicts kind of concerned but know there fine or at least they act like it any suggestions? or know why they do this?

 

[thecichlidaddict]

Don't worry, it's normal. They will do this to attract attention when trying to breed or to warn off other males.

 

[CMC]

Mine will do that too when another fish gets too close to it. I figured it was just a way to say "get out of my face or I'll kick your butt".

 

[Cheese Specialist]

My kribs are always doing that, randy little buggers!!

 

[NEWBUTNOTDUMB69]

ok its pretty yrippy watching them and stuff so we will call it the SHIVER DANCE then B)

 

[elgecko]

When my discus start to shiver, I usually end up with eggs with in 3 days.