swimming motion for carp and trout
Normal swimming motion for Carp and Trout.
Carp and Trout share the same swimming motion. This is an 'S' shaped motion, meaning that when the fish swim, if you were to look from a birds eye view, the fish would make an S shape as it swims, this motion generates power and uses the back fin to push the fish through the water. Without the S motion, both carp and trout would have to use a lot more energy to move about. This motion can generate power for kicking off very quickly, in order to escape predation or even capture.
Abnormal swimming behaviour for Carp and Trout.
Abnormal swimming motion would simply be a fish not swimming in the S shape. For example a fish swimming on its side and not being able to correct itself and swim upright. Sometimes they would list from side to side and remain unbalanced, float or even sink, without being able to control themselves. Again all these symptoms applies to both Carp and Trout.
If this problem occurs with fish in rivers or in lakes, then there are certain things that need to be checked, such as; fins. Look for fin rot or even damaged fins, as this can stop the fish's movability. Also if floating and sinking, could mean problem with the fish's swim bladder. A swim bladder problem could be caused by a parasite. general illness and old age can cause both these species to experience swimming motion problems.
Carp and Trout share the same swimming motion. This is an 'S' shaped motion, meaning that when the fish swim, if you were to look from a birds eye view, the fish would make an S shape as it swims, this motion generates power and uses the back fin to push the fish through the water. Without the S motion, both carp and trout would have to use a lot more energy to move about. This motion can generate power for kicking off very quickly, in order to escape predation or even capture.
Abnormal swimming behaviour for Carp and Trout.
Abnormal swimming motion would simply be a fish not swimming in the S shape. For example a fish swimming on its side and not being able to correct itself and swim upright. Sometimes they would list from side to side and remain unbalanced, float or even sink, without being able to control themselves. Again all these symptoms applies to both Carp and Trout.
If this problem occurs with fish in rivers or in lakes, then there are certain things that need to be checked, such as; fins. Look for fin rot or even damaged fins, as this can stop the fish's movability. Also if floating and sinking, could mean problem with the fish's swim bladder. A swim bladder problem could be caused by a parasite. general illness and old age can cause both these species to experience swimming motion problems.