C christine Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 22, 2003 Messages 173 Reaction score 0 Location Golden Colorado Oct 18, 2003 #1 I've noticed that my platies, only when they come up to the top to eat blow bubbles from their gills. Is this normal???
I've noticed that my platies, only when they come up to the top to eat blow bubbles from their gills. Is this normal???
Lateral Line It's full of stars Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Aug 27, 2003 Messages 7,968 Reaction score 67 Location DK Oct 19, 2003 #2 As they are gulping floating fodd, they take in a bit of air and it passes out through the gills, no worries as long as they only do it when feeding. If they are gulping at the surface all the time - then you've got trouble.
As they are gulping floating fodd, they take in a bit of air and it passes out through the gills, no worries as long as they only do it when feeding. If they are gulping at the surface all the time - then you've got trouble.