Why my males shake.

[cmcpart0422]

In both of my tanks at different times i have noticed that my males shake sometimes. Often times it is around females, but I was just wondering if anyone knows why they do this. It never last more then a second or two but its pretty intense when it happens. Any input would be awesome.

 

[maddog10]

Probably a display to entice breeding from the females.

 

[cmcpart0422]

Ok i just wanted to make sure they werent sick or something

 

[mscichlid]

Yeah, that's probably it. Apistogramma's sometimes spread their fins and list slightly. Once the pair have bonded, I see a lot of shakin' goin' on.

 

[SubMariner]

Was the male doing this;

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The video quality wasn't that good, but at least you get the idea.
Your male is most likely wanting to mate with her.

RM

 

[cmcpart0422]

kinda its like that but then the female runs of and he goes chasing her.

 

[UNCLERUCKUS]

he is courting her ....showing her the latest moves its prt of the mating ritual.

 

[cmcpart0422]

hahah showing her the latest moves. Thats good to know. Maybe I can learn a little from my fish.

 

[SubMariner]

Here are the latest moves you need to teach your Fishies my Man!

LOL!!!

RM

 

[Cartel]

I had one of mine do it as soon as I put some new fish in the tank. He looked like he was geekin out but then he chilled and went about his business.

 

[cmcpart0422]

yeah they dont do it alot just every once in a while.