It's a genetic issue that has been bred into them. The big ears can cause them difficulty in swimming but not all big ears display this trouble. Hopefully someone else on here will have more info on the exact genetic heritage for you.
I think if they are in shallow tanks that have little to no filter current, they do fine. But in a deeper, filtered tank they can struggle to get around.
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