Because my jellybean cichlid keeps trying to squeeze through a hole in the centerpiece of my tank. And some bruise-looking patches on his belly have showed up since I noticed him doing it.
He fits through the other hole, but this hole is the only one he seems interested in.
2007-02-28 03:25:48 · 3 answers · asked by Chels 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
He can get bruises, and they are often strange colors. I would consider a larger centerpiece as the easiest way of avoiding extra damage happening to your fish. I have a Blue Gourami with a bruise on it's side right now, and I can tell you from experience that the bruise will fade, but it might not totally go away depending on how bad it is, it will get better. Now what you will have is a unique Jellybean Cichlid.
2007-02-28 03:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cichlids like to have lots of hiding places, so maybe this tight squeeze gives him that cave-like feel he needs. Definitely block this hole off because if he does get stuck, he could die. If he doesn't have lots of "caves" in the tank, put some things in there, like sealed plant pots, that will interest him and give him roomy places to hide and maybe this will draw him away from this small hole.
2007-02-28 13:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can get bruises. The bigger worry of course is that he will get stuck and die. You might try blocking that hole with something until he gets larger or loses interest.
MM
2007-02-28 11:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋