2006-07-09 16:29:36 · 8 answers · asked by plowmscat 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, itching is usually caused by a parasite. Fish will scratch themselves on rocks on the bottom of lakes ot aquariums. This usually causes their shinny bellies to show and is called "flashing"
2006-07-09 16:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by baby b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can and it will usually rub up against the gravel or rocks that you might have in your tank to scratch it...sometimes even a fish needs to itch its scales..
2006-07-09 23:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by tiffani h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think their scales are as sensitive as our skin. therefore, I'd have to say no, they don't get itches.
Actually, i have seen some tropical fish rub themselves on some rocks...maybe they are irritated but not itchy.
interesting.
2006-07-09 23:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep- no arms right- kinda sucks. They rub on objects to scratch. It is called flashing. If your fish do it a lot it is a sign of parasites.
2006-07-09 23:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume but can't scratch it
2006-07-09 23:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by davlvsevie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who the hell sits around and thinks of this stuff is the real question.
2006-07-10 00:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by A-Town Soulja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure.. thats probably why they rub themselves in the little trees we put in there..
2006-07-09 23:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by tansyangeni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And can it scratch it?
2006-07-09 23:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋