Why is my freshwater tropical fish rubbing his body on the gravel in the tank
Why is my freshwater tropical fish rubbing his body on the gravel in the tank2007-11-24 23:44:01
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That's an early indicator for disease (probably Ich or Velvet).
That behavior is called "flashing" and is usually a result of poor water quality or internal parasites. (Cichlid is pronounced sick-lid). 20 of my 23 tanks have cichlids in them.
Do you do regular (weekly) partial (25-30%) water changes? If not, start right away. Water changes are the most important thing you can do to keep your fish healthy and happy. Vacuumming the gravel is the next most important thing.
If he still continues flashing after changing some water, you might try feeding some food that is made to fight internal parasites. Most pet stores have it.
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