Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 It has been a few days that I noticed that Chunky Monkey (currently in the 85Gal) tilts while still, or sleeping. The tilting sort of varies in side - not one side specifically. She usually tilts and her tail also goes that side - like pulling her over a little. Other than this she has no issue zipping up to the surface as soon as she sees me, zip where she wants to go etc. It only happens when she is still. Water params are great (yey) - 0,0,0 So I am wondering if it is 'acceptable' and I should not worry about it? Or if it is, on the other hand, something i should be worried about and that could escalate to more serious issues...? (ie. Could the tilting become permanent? And maybe fix her to the floor?) Could it be caused by water pressure? I have no experience with such things so I would love some input, and personal experience. thanx guys 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 1, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 1, 2010 My old Ranchu Mongo... when he was resting he would tilt to one side, like he had a water pillow in the tank. My new Ranchu Jupiter will tilt nose down when hes sleeping, Pebbles with tilt with her head down when still or sleeping... I wonder if Ranchu's and lionheads like to do this, cause this is three of them I have had and they all have some strange way of resting or sleeping. i would say keep an eye out hun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Koko do you think it is because they have no long 'fins' to stabilize them? My other ranchu Blondie sleeps on the floor. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 1, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 1, 2010 Im thinking more of the fact they dont have a dorsal fin, so they dont have a real way of balancing them selfs.... and the short fins to, but think about the dorsal fin, they use it like a cat uses its tail to balance.... hummm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hey CFG,I'm w/ Koko-some of my 'tiny tots' do it too-I would not worry-just be aware of her over the next little while 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yea exactly! So I can leave her in the 85Gal you think? She LOVES the space so I would love to be able to leave her there if I could. Oh Hi Susan I know you have a couple dears stuck to the floor - how did that happen? What were the 'warning' signs? I am happy some of your little ones do it. I feel relieved 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 1, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 1, 2010 i would let her stay there hun. i got my two babes in the 50 gal and they love the space too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yea exactly! So I can leave her in the 85Gal you think? She LOVES the space so I would love to be able to leave her there if I could. Oh Hi Susan I know you have a couple dears stuck to the floor - how did that happen? What were the 'warning' signs? I am happy some of your little ones do it. I feel relieved I think those have been related to pressure in my 170g-that's why I don't put smaller Orandas in there anymore-they go out in the pond,for that reason 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Okey thanx Koko! Oh wow Susan... But your pond has more water tho? So strange these things. Okey so she should be fine in an 80gal then 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Ludwig does this too but it's cute since he tilts on the side with his missing fin, and when he's caught sleeping like that he bolts off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member j0shua Posted November 2, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 2, 2010 My ranchus tilt too! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 2, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 2, 2010 Calcifer seems to be a butt up, nose down sleeper. It looks so weird, but maybe it is comfortable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 2, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2010 snag doesn't show any of that at all.. i think he's quite well balanced and he always looks normal.. i haven't noticed any tilting problems. but, he's my first ranchu so i have no other experiences to share. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kukana d Posted November 2, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 2, 2010 Okey thanx Koko! Oh wow Susan... But your pond has more water tho? So strange these things. Okey so she should be fine in an 80gal then That's 1 reason my pond is only 1/2 atm. I'm thinking that maybe the gallonage is spread out over a larger surface area out there and it might be ok to fill it up moreCome to think of it Fede,I've never had a ranchu flip-just Orandas and Teles-not that that means anything-it's just been my own personal experience. I don't think you have to worry-maybe it's akin to Grandpa nodding off in his chair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 2, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 2, 2010 maybe it's akin to Grandpa nodding off in his chair :rofl Talk about premature aging! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 2, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 2, 2010 Ranchu's are the old men of the tank 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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