I think I scared my gold dojo

[lovemybarbs]

This is Libby. I was vacuuming during a water change and decided I should get under the driftwood this time around. I guess this freaked her out. This is the first I have seen her do this.

In the first picture you can't see her head at all. In the rest you can see her face popping up out of the gravel . I've heard they do this, but I have to admit, this scared the water out of me.

And now you can see her little face.

 

[charlie4486]

mine have never done that but i'm curious to hear some answers. i'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

 

[fishorama]

It's normal for dojos to do but it's why sand is recommended. It's easier & safer for them.

 

[DarrylR]

Loaches like to burrow.

 

[lovemybarbs]

I recently added very fine gravel to the medium gravel I have to help the plants stay down. It worked. I guess she's getting the hang of things. Funny little gal.

 

[jpsracing]

I recently added very fine gravel to the medium gravel I have . . .

Can I ask what kind of gravel (brand) you bought? I can only seem to find medium and larger gravel around here (Milwaukee) and it is frustrating. Estes seems to be the brand everyone carries in this area.

Thanks,
JPS

 

[wataugachicken]

try landscaping/gardening stores. some may carry brands of fine gravel/coarse sand.

 

[lovemybarbs]

No brand on the bag. My LFS bags up some himself and sells it. It was $2.99 for ten pounds. Not bad. It's so light it almost vacs up.

It was a pain to rinse clean though.

 

[jpsracing]

try landscaping/gardening stores. some may carry brands of fine gravel/coarse sand.

Cool -- Thanks for the tip.

JPS

 

[jpsracing]

No brand on the bag. My LFS bags up some himself and sells it. It was $2.99 for ten pounds. Not bad. It's so light it almost vacs up.

It was a pain to rinse clean though.

OK -- Thanks! I'll keep looking around

JPS