Anyone pet their Angels?

[thrak76]

I've been able to pet one of my Angels for quite some time now. He, or she, was a little skittish at first, but is now quite comfortable with my fingers stroking his crown and fins. I quite enjoy being able to do this. It gives me a little more of a "bond" with that fish.
I have another Angel in the same tank, and he, or she, is not up to letting me pet it, yet. I'm slowly working on it though. I have a Paradise fish in that same tank as well, and forget about petting him... he's off in a flash the moment he feels a finger.

Anyone else do this?

 

[secuono]

I pet my pink Dojo Loach when I'm cleaning the Goldfish tank..

 

[fishorama]

Sometimes mt little discus let me cup them & swim through my fingers, such a thrill :hearts:

 

[jbradt]

My puffers are always curiously buzzing around my hand whenever it's in the tank. They won't let me pet them though...

 

[Star_Rider]

petting your fish is generally not considered a good thing to do.

 

[gustavo85]

petting your fish is generally not considered a good thing to do.

I don't do it but I've thought about it. Out of curiosity I'm interested to know why you say it's not a good thing?

 

[kianna]

petting your fish is generally not considered a good thing to do.

:iagree:

 

[bettaobsession]

My friend can pet his Tigar Oscar Cichlid that is 15inches long

 

[gustavo85]

:iagree:

Why not?!

 

[rainbowcharmer]

I had mollies that would rub themselves on my hands and arms when I had my hands in the tank for cleaning or rearranging, etc. I never tried to actually pet them, but they were not shy at all, and I bet I could probably have pet them without a problem.

From what I understand, petting them can remove some of their protective slime coat and cause them to be more susceptible to disease. Whether or not it is actually true, I am not sure, but it's what I've heard.