moving gravel from around the rocks in my tank and creating holes under them?
2007-06-04 10:47:50 · 9 answers · asked by l2amsl2ule 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Probably mating behavior. it's also possible that the fish is just trying to dig a cave to feel protected. Be sure the rocks are situated in such a way as to prevent them from falling on the fish if they dig too much.
MM
2007-06-04 10:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cichlids will sometimes do this before mating or laying eggs. BUt for the most part, cichlids love to redecorate. They dig holes, uproot plants, and knock things over, and build large piles of gravel. They do this for thier own amusement. Its something that they will continue to do. If you dont like it, then remove the gravel and place larger rocks and stones that they cant pick up or move. Cichlids actually like a tank without gravel.
2007-06-04 14:16:12 · answer #2 · answered by Li'l Devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The story unfolds as a mating cichlid becomes the main character. Such activity can only mean one thing. I have come to know this as mating, your fish are participating in it's activity only for a mating, a well prepared nest is being created.
Good Luck, (Make sure the fry eat crushed up food ;)
2007-06-04 11:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tunish305 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is their nature to move rock around and try to redecorate their environment,some cichlid will also lay eggs in depressions in the gravel depending on what types you have.
2007-06-04 10:56:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jackp1ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 22:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have Cichlids and when they did that it was because they were getting ready to have babies.. Do you have males and females in the same tank?
2007-06-04 10:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ask me! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as above they like to redecorate and have it there way.
Just think of it that female will have him lugging things all over the place, and you know he knows it won't *&%%$ fit there.
AJ
2007-06-04 10:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by andyjh_uk 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they want to mate
2007-06-04 10:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by darth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they want to breed
2007-06-07 23:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by rachael o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋