Blenny Problem

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Hello all, well i was watching my Sailfin Blenny when i noticed that only the left gil flaps were going in and out....what does this mean? :(
     
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  3. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    phew, i think hes ok now, using both gills now that i fed them, also how long does flake food last? i probably need to get some new food...;/
     
  4. ReefBuilderNJ

    ReefBuilderNJ Astrea Snail

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    if only one gil moves, this could mean there is a lung problem. ive heard of this happening to sea horses and they do ok with only one lung. but they are more prone to problems this way.
     
  5. micko

    micko Plankton

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    I have heard of the lung problem also. Are your water parameters OK? what type of filtration are you using?
     
  6. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    he seems fine now, my water specs r perfect and the filter is the bakpak 2, plus alot of rock and sand