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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I have a Q for Foxface owners. My FF does something that is weird and was wondering if Im not along. My FF "likes" to "bite" at the waters surface making a biting noise. My tank has plenty of O2 so I dont think its that. Was wondering if anyone else has seen the same thing. Luna
     
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  2. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    If I ever get a bigger tank and get a FF, I'll let you know....:smartass2:smartass2
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Anyone else?
     
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  4. metzeric

    metzeric Astrea Snail

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    nope mine rarely goes near the top he is to busy tearing apart seaweed sheets all day
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've never seen mine do anything like that luna.
     
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  6. Jakerupe

    Jakerupe Skunk Shrimp

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    Luna, I've had these fish for years and never had them do anything like that, but I have had other fish that would do that. One was an angel and the other was a Tang.

    Think that some fish are just "special" and either see thier reflecion or, are trying to eat air bubbles. Both times I just change where the return pumps were pointing and they eventually stopped. Both cases were different too, the first there was a lot of surface agitation and the second I switched to more surface movement.
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yeah, I dont get it. I have 2 tangs that dont go anywhere near the surface, only at feeding time. I have checked my O2 levels and they are fine. Fish(all) are swimming and not gasping for air. I just find it wierd. Luna
     
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Maybe its just doing it for attention.. lol...
     
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  9. papareef

    papareef Feather Duster

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    Ff

    Mine does exactly the same thing,and always in the same corner.I first thought it was at a line of algae under the top trim,where the mag cleaner cant' reach.Still have no idea to this day...but it makes me laugh :)
     
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  10. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    maybe hes hungry? or used to being hand fed?
     
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