rubbing on the rocks

[starter_flo]

my fish are being unusal they rub aganist the rocks like they are itchy from time to time. i have rad that this is a mating thing or they are ithcy . but is there any sort of thing that could be cause this behavior

[Kasakato]

It could be ich. Are there any white spots?

[CHESTERCHEETO]

I HAVE 3 CICHLIDS AS WELL THAT HAVE BEEN DOING THE SAME THING. I BELIEVE THE MATING RITUAL IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK. WHILE THEY WERE DOING THIS, THEY WERE CONSTANTLY CHASING ONE ANOTHER AROUND. THEY SEEM TO HAVE GOTTEN THEIR FILL OF THIS AND NOW HAVE STOPPED BOTH BEHAVIORS AND RETURNED TO NORMAL
:confused:

[starter_flo]

no white spots or any signs of disease or bumps or anything. all three of them do it. i guess it could be a mating thing but only two are a pair . and the other is by itself

[FishFreak101]

I've heard that fish do this to mark they're territory? i dont no if this is true or not? :confused:

[Kasakato]

Then it may be that. I guess you should just watch them for the next week. If they keep doing it I would say its just normal for them.

[starter_flo]

thanks for the help

[Slappy*McFish]

Ammonia, nitrites, and chlorine present in the water will cause fish to rub against rocks, as well.