i put a pregnant swordtail in it and when its in the tank, all the fish go up to the tank and just wait and stay there. why is that happening?
2007-08-24 07:07:50 · 6 answers · asked by codeivan23 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Up to the tank and stay there? You mean at the surface of the water? If that is indeed the case, then I'm thinking that is ammonia, and is your breeding tank a new set up that normally doesn't house fish? Check your water chemistry first.
JV
2007-08-24 08:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by I am Legend 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are just curious about the new box inside their house, its not normal and they are taking time out of their busy schedule to check it out... it's ok, mine did the same thing when I got a breeder for my guppy. Good luck with the fry! :0)
2007-08-24 14:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Petlover♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good question, but fascinating to watch as well
It seems sometimes like they are guarding the female and the babies
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-24 14:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
curious when i do that to mine they just sit watch for hrs then when the babies are born they just kinda swim round like play with em haha
2007-08-24 14:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by Amber m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're probably just checking it out to osee what it is. It won't hurt your fish in any way.
~ZTM
2007-08-24 14:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are curious/anticipating food (babies) so they will hang around it..
2007-08-24 14:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋