Do Fish Fart?

[Melody]

Another story that proves one never knows everything about this hobby....

I paniced. I admit it. I had just sent a pair of fish home with Ms. FishEnthusiast from this tank and I had a shipment of fish coming out of it for tomorrow. Before I ship, I observe, just in case. That's when I spotted a Red Velvet Platy with this tube that looked like airline tubing coming out of it :Eeewww: .

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/MM-Fish_Fart.jpg

"What in God's name is THAT!?!"

So I did what any other competent, experienced fish-keeper would do. I screamed loud and long for Mr. Mykiss....lol....there's a reason that man is a Mentor here you know ;) .

After a pause in replying, which I strongly suspect was caused by him supressing laughter, he explained that my fishie is a piglet, who gulps a lot of air as she hogs everything down. Nothing to worry about, he tells me.

After I replied, I realized what he was saying and I had caught it on film - my fish farted. :rofl:

[blainep]

Well, I fart ( Ya it's a guy thing ), so why can't my fish fart. :laugh:

[Soggybottom]

Most people can't even get a picture of a fish that's not blurry. You are out there catching them farting and giving birth...I'm waiting for the "Fish hit by lightning" pic next

[Melody]

With the week I'm having, it could very well happen....lol.

I suppose someone could suggest that I spend too much time with my fish....

:nah:

[Melody]

Well, I fart ( Ya it's a guy thing ), so why can't my fish fart. :laugh:

Must be, because girl's don't 'Fluff'. And if we did, it would smell like roses.:Angel:

[CACAdmin]

If girls don't 'fluff', then you better be a good mama & teach that Red Velvet Platy some manners...LOL.

[Melody]

That's a very good point :laugh: . Perhaps some dinner etiquette at the very least.

[Pamelajo]

Melody you are spending way toooo much time with your fish. LOL

[Melody]

Impossible!;)