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	cory flicking in sand. habit or unwell??
_wendy_ Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 164 Votes: 64 Registered: 18-Mar-2005	we have 6 peppered corys in our tank, they have been in their just over a week. all are eating and swimming well, but one cory we noticed was flicking around in the sand. is this a habit, for digging up sand or is he not well??? any thoughts appreciated thanks Last edited by _wendy_ at 17-Apr-2005 10:49
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Hey Wendy, from what I've seen of my corries it is simply them playing, but I could be wrong...keep an eye on them and see if anything else shows up...if they are all eating and playing well with each other I wouldn't worry...my fools like to play in air bubbles, so I don't see why the sand would be any different...just make sure the sand is very smooth, and not sharp...you wouldn't want one of them to hurt their little selves...heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	I'd suggest double checking your pH incase it has risen/fallen from where it normally sits. This could cause discomfort and flicking. If everything checks out okay then they are probably just playing. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	In addition to the above: Cories often flick around to dislodge food that has gotten stuck in their gill covers. Most fish spit food out of their mouth, take it back in, spit it out, etc. to soften it and break it down. Cories pass their food between their mouth and gill covers, where it can sometimes become stuck. If that happens, they will flick to get the food loose. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
freeblaze Enthusiast Posts: 279 Kudos: 421 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	I have seen this behavior with my YoYo's they will jerk around to one side or the other. If you water parameters are nominal I agree with sir brooks you probably have nothing to worry about. Ive also seen my RTBS do this and I have had him since 1999 and he is doing well. Also, my albino cory's do this.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I have been wondering for some time if fish do this as a marking technique as well. I wonder if they are "marking their territory" like a cat or dog does. I noticed when I get new fish, say new white clouds, all the white clouds will kind of line up and flick off a leaf, whilst the new guys watch. Weird behaviour. Also, keep in mind, sometimes fish just get itchy, like any other creature does, and it is awful hard to scratch when you have only fins Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	I remember Cory_Di posting a thread about 18 months or so ago called "Slamming Corys" referring to the way in which Corys will seemingly bash their gill plates against objects to try and unstick food items that have become stuck, such as Bloodworms. Plus, if Corys are healthy, they are renowned for engaging in all kinds of antics that either amuse their owners or give their owners a coronoary. In fact, one Albino cory was dubbed "Coronary Inducing Cory" because it liked to bury itself in sand ... right up to its dorsal fin. I think this was one of Cory_Addict's specimens if I remember correctly ... anywhay, the owner will doubtless come here and link the photo again for everyone Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
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