Re: Lockjaw in dwarf cichlids (was: Re: Borelli female issue)

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@fgn.net>]

Frank,

My guess is that it occurs when 2 fish spar & start the 'mouth gaping' ritual.
Apparently they can overdue it & lock up their jaw. Sort of like throwing out a
shoulder by throwing a ball too hard.

Mike Wise

Frank O'Carroll wrote:

> Do you think that these jaw injuries happen due to lip-locking style fighting?
>
> Frank
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