Normal for platies?

fishygirl42 · 11-29-2006, 08:54 PM

My platies that i got a few days ago, (the 15 tank one) i've never had fish before, and i was wondering if it was normal for them to swim up and down facing the tank wall. they look like they're rubbing their mouth on the glass. i assume that they are just having fun, but not sure, can someone please confirm? They also seem to like the small splash that the filter makes and enjoy swiming around that!

Thanks!

Sarah

darkfalz · 11-30-2006, 05:04 AM

That's normal for all fish. They are wondering how to get out of the tank.

fishygirl42 · 11-30-2006, 01:37 PM

Thanks! now i don't have to worry.

Sarah

betta_love · 12-10-2006, 09:11 AM

darkfalz..they're wondering how to get out of the tank? Is that a sign for a larger tank??

Damon · 12-10-2006, 11:36 AM

No. They are confused about why they cant go any further. They will stop after they get accustomed to the tank.

eon17 · 01-13-2007, 09:44 PM

they just are stupid because they dont relize there is glass there. some fish can die from raming the tank wall

11-29-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
fishygirl42 Fishy Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 23	Normal for platies? My platies that i got a few days ago, (the 15 tank one) i've never had fish before, and i was wondering if it was normal for them to swim up and down facing the tank wall. they look like they're rubbing their mouth on the glass. i assume that they are just having fun, but not sure, can someone please confirm? They also seem to like the small splash that the filter makes and enjoy swiming around that! Thanks! Sarah

11-30-2006, 05:04 AM	#2
darkfalz Vishy vishies! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 482	That's normal for all fish. They are wondering how to get out of the tank. __________________ 40L - 1 opaline gourami 160L planted - 8 harlequin rasboras, 6 tiger barbs, 2 swordtails, 1 bristlenose pleco

12-10-2006, 11:36 AM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	No. They are confused about why they cant go any further. They will stop after they get accustomed to the tank. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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11-30-2006, 01:37 PM	#3
fishygirl42 Fishy Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 23	Thanks! now i don't have to worry. Sarah

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betta_love Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 69	darkfalz..they're wondering how to get out of the tank? Is that a sign for a larger tank??

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eon17 Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kansas Posts: 149	they just are stupid because they dont relize there is glass there. some fish can die from raming the tank wall

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