Michigan Cichlid Association

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: LoveTheFishies on February 04, 2013, 08:40:30 PM

Title: Fish rubbing
Post by: LoveTheFishies on February 04, 2013, 08:40:30 PM

I have noticed a couple fish rubbing against shells and rocks.  It's a newer tank, the fish have been in about 3 weeks.  The pH is 8, nitrites/nitrates and ammonia low, water hard.  I cycled the tank at the beginning and added bacteria.  No signs of ich or other issues.  Eating normally.

The only thing new is a large piece of holey rock I added yesterday.  Rinsed it off before adding. 

Should I treat the tank with salt?

Other suggestions.   Thanks

Title: Re: Fish rubbing
Post by: Michael Zebrowski on February 04, 2013, 09:39:26 PM

Do they scratch ("flash") mostly after feeding heavily, or is it consistent?

Title: Re: Fish rubbing
Post by: LoveTheFishies on February 04, 2013, 09:40:50 PM

Quote from: zchallenger on February 04, 2013, 09:39:26 PM

Do they scratch ("flash") mostly after feeding heavily, or is it consistent?

I noticed it after feeding tonight.

Title: Re: Fish rubbing
Post by: Michael Zebrowski on February 04, 2013, 09:44:56 PM

Some fish exhibit this behavior after a heavy feeding.  If you're feeding heavy, try feeding less and see if that makes a difference. 

Title: Re: Fish rubbing
Post by: LoveTheFishies on February 04, 2013, 09:49:21 PM

Quote from: zchallenger on February 04, 2013, 09:44:56 PM

Some fish exhibit this behavior after a heavy feeding.  If you're feeding heavy, try feeding less and see if that makes a difference.

Thanks, I didn't think I fed too much, but I'll keep an eye on it.