itchy scales

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  1. Quue

    Quue

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    hey guys

    so ive noticed my fish "scratching" themselves against the hard scape

    its almost like they have itchy scales

    any help on what it is and how to get rid of it?
     
    Quue, Jan 7, 2014
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  3. hviviers75

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    It does happen sometimes mine do it once in a while, just double check that they dont have the dreaded white spot.

    Good luck.
     
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  4. L~C~G

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    What fish have you got?

    My Malawis do it often and have done it ever since I started keeping them.
     
    L~C~G, Jan 8, 2014
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    My guppies also do this to lift food off objects
     
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