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Strange Behavior

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by gsoul55, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. gsoul55

    gsoul55 Thread Starter New Member

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    I have been trying to find any info online about the following but so far no luck. Hoping someone has some insight into this. I recently added a pair of Synodontis Petricola in with my Gibberosa Mpimbwe and the petricola have been staying glued to the sides of the mpimbwe. Reminds me of like a ramora fish on a shark. They go from mpimbwe to mpimbwe and it doesn't seem to bother the mpimbwe. I don't know if they are cleaning them or what but I never seen petricola do it before. I have some in one of my other tanks and they don't do it to any of the fish they are in with. If any knows what the heck they are doing I would love to know. Thanks.
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    I've never heard of that, not from that type of fish.

    I would worry about it removing the slime coat from the fish.
     
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    gsoul55 Thread Starter New Member

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    I know that is what Iwas thinking. The fronts don't seem to mind though which is strange. I can't find anything online about it. I might have to take them out just in case they are damaging their slime coat.
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    I searched too and couldn't find anything.
     
    Anthony, Jul 2, 2009
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