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ladjf

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7. Fish have a protective slime that helps defend against various types of fungus.

Reply to Unknown Beatle (Original post)

Tue Mar 1, 2016, 03:12 AM

Mar 2016

I'm not an ichthyologist but I have raised aquarium fish for many years. I'd advise you do do some research on your habit of regularly touching the fish. Or, at least do it less regularly. Careful about soup or any other types of chemicals on your hands that might harm the 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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Fish have a protective slime that helps defend against various types of fungus. ladjf Mar 2016 #7