Most of my fish always come and stay to the corner where i sit by?

Question

whats the reason for this? are they wanting food? i feed them regularly.

its pretty cute though

Answer 1

Probably because they know you as a food source. ANd im probably going to get a thumbs down for this, but if you're filter is near the corner where you're at, the fish love the current and usually go upo and down, thats what my bettas and guppies do [[:

Answer 2

I'd agree with the answers associating it with feeding. That does seem to fit the trend. It could very well be associated with time as well, and you could test that theory out by changing your particular times of feeding and see if you get the same response. This would give you insight as to if this is a time based reaction, or more associated physically with movement or the sight of something approaching. As the others have said, a conditioned response may be what this is as well. Typically, take a new set of fish in a tank, and make a sudden movement towards the tank, and watch how fast they scatter. Over time, if they are accustomed to particular movements, it wouldn't trigger a flight response.

I'll give you an example. Last night I noticed one of my Yellow Labs are carrying a brood. I come to the tank and bring a net to the water, while they initially gather thinking it might be food, the second you put that net in the water, poof all gone. This is my first mouthbrooder breeding, and trying to net this fish in a 180 gallon tank, and not stress it, is no easy task. I tried for half an hour holding the net in place in chance it would swim by. Missed a couple times. Now I noticed as I sat my hand in the water, and the net as well, other fish after about ten minutes watching this net, would come by and check it out. My surface dwellers, silver Arowana, very jumpy and jittery fish actually came by my hand within less then an inch which is not an easy task to accomplish either. I think it's associated with genetic responses, coupled with conditioned responses, and I agree, it's cute/cool.

JV

Answer 3

Two reasons - 1. they recognize you, 2. they recognize you as the source of food. They are looking for a handout.

Notice how if a total stranger gets close to the tank they will back away.

Answer 4

My fish use to do the same thing, I think because they know that you are the one that gives them there food then they are expecting you to be giving it to them again. I miss having fish, I might just get some more someday.

Answer 5

cuz they recognize u as a person who feeds them and they think they r gettin more food when u walk by.

Answer 6

They have associated your presence with getting fed, so when they see you, the rush over to see if you have a treat for them! They are not really hungry - they are just being "hopeful."

Answer 7

they know that a person = feeding time

it is very common, if you would like to see a video of my fish come to the corner when i go by the tank i can send it to you.

But fishes will tend to know the person that feeds them.

Have you ever watched a koi pond? koi are popular for this behaviour, they will come up to the person and hand feed.

Answer 8

they're staring at you in disbelief...and can't believe that something can breathe without water. And why does he sit around in his underwear. Is he really gonna eat that? They think of us as their pets...lol.

Answer 9

It sounds like they love you and watch you like a lot of loving pets do
They are much more cognizant than people realize~
if you talk to them they will respond

Answer 10

i dont know if there sharks they want to eat you! but maybe they realy like the food you give them.