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My pair of parrot chichlid are doing unusual thing they are holding each others mouth just like kissing each other after some time my pair of angel fish also started doing the same what's going on (they are just doing like lip lock) what's going on and also they are trying to hold each others back body at the same time..?????????
Updated On September 29th, 2018
Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Cichlids will "lip wrestle" as part of their mating ritual or when acting aggressively. This is normal as long as you have breeding pairs. If they are males, consider separating them or increasing the size of the tank to prevent injury.
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