My golden topminnows seem to enjoy hanging lazily at the top of the water at the edge of their plants, then suddenly taking off across the tank slapping their tails at the surface of the water so vigorously it can be heard in other rooms. They splash water about 4" above the surface, although the fish themselves never jump. What are they doing? I used to think it was a spawning behavior because I would see two together, but as I watch more I see that they are most often by themselves when they do it.
Another weird fish behavior post
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Guest_gzeiger_*
, Mar 15 2009 05:55 PM
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#5 Guest_centrarchid_*
Posted 16 March 2009 - 01:15 PM
Assuming no irration like caused by a parasite, it could it be a sound display intented for a conspecific audience that that can not see performer through the heavy vegetation? I think they could use it like a bird or primate contact call.
Test for dislodging insects by providing wingless fruit flies.
Test for dislodging insects by providing wingless fruit flies.
#6 Guest_keepnatives_*
Posted 16 March 2009 - 06:45 PM
I've seen this display fairly frequently with a number of killies including golden topminnows but usually with two sparring males, maybe one is feeling testy and trying to stir up some trouble. Times I only saw one I assumed I'd just missed the first foul.
Or maybe its their way of showing you dissatisfaction with the food service kinda of like throwing shoes at visiting dignataries
Or maybe its their way of showing you dissatisfaction with the food service kinda of like throwing shoes at visiting dignataries
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