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by Athrael on October 13th, 2008
Popular belief is that fish are dumb as bricks -having no memory, no personality no ability to 'think' the reality is (if you keep fish long enough and observe them) is that they do have memory, can solve 'simple' thought problems and do have their 'personalities'.
Fish can and do react to changes in their life. A school of koi I have in one pond will react and change with the addition of a single fish from the other pond, or the removal of one of the fish.
Recently I inherited 6 new koi, I placed them in the older, larger pond nearly two weeks ago - this morning when I went to feed the fish I noticed that they are still separate from the rest of the fish they have remained in a school of their own.
If your goldfish came from a school it most likely 'misses' its school mates. Being able to see itself it may think it sees another fish. Or maybe it is brighter than average and understands on some level it sees itself.
Concern should only be raised if the behavior of your fish changes or is self destructive, suggestive of underlying illness/disease.
Mirror watching is not a symptom of underlying illness.
My goldfish have recently started hanging out on the bottom. They perk up when I come near the tank, but go back down. Water test is good.
by jhakie on February 19th, 2011
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The sides of the mouth on my 2yo Oranda are collapsing. They are so narrow squished peas barely get in. Should I try to open it wider?
by Dixie_B on March 8th, 2011
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Does my Big Filter damage my Fish?
by satycorn on May 5th, 2011
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One of our fish is floating on its side towards the bottom of the pond. When touched it swims but bumps... see description
by Janech on February 12th, 2011
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Goldfish lying at the bottom of the tank? Help please!?
by satycorn on February 22nd, 2011
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You're reading I just got my goldfish and it keeps looking at it's self in a reflection should I be concerened?
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Great answer. =)
by LittleDeadRidingHood is relentless on October 13th, 2008