Hi there, I'm new and this is my first post but I'm sure there will be many more. Any way... My questions are about pike cichlids. I have a 40 gallon tank, I know that's a little small for most pike. The tank is custom (36'' long 16" tall 18" deep) so it's not as tall but it's bigger front to...

:help: I have a Crenicichla sp. "Belly Crawler" Pike Cichlid. He frequently rubs himself against every surface in the tank. His Lips are very swollen and there is a spot or two or where his skin is completely rubbed off. 1. What would cause him to rub all over the tank decor. 2. How bad is this...