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lapfog_1

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6. Oscar fish (another from the Cichlid family)

Reply to Unknown Beatle (Original post)

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 01:49 AM

Mar 2016

are well known for wanting their bellies rubbed.

They will turn over on their backs and come to the surface for the attention.

I think its related to natural behaviors to remove parasites (usually by certain other fish).

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MASSAGING MY BLOOD PARROT CICHLID - The Fish Loves It! [View all] Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 OP

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That is so friggin cool, Unknown... MrMickeysMom Mar 2016 #2

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That's a wonderful story. Unknown Beatle Mar 2016 #4

... Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2016 #5

Oscar fish (another from the Cichlid family) lapfog_1 Mar 2016 #6

Fish have a protective slime that helps defend against various types of fungus. ladjf Mar 2016 #7