Notes on Fishkeeping (Part 271): An unexpected Cichlid fry behaviour on sinking fish pellet

Generated by NotebookLM based on this blog post: https://www.kianmeng.org/2026/06/note... This journal entry examines an intriguing foraging habit observed in young Cichlids kept in outdoor environments. The author notes that fry populations effectively maintain the cleanliness of their habitats by clearing away waste. To locate sinking food pellets, the fish fan the pond floor with their fins, unintentionally removing debris in the process. While this scouring behaviour is typically linked to mating rituals, it appears here to be a method for finding nourishment. The text suggests that a higher density of fish results in a significantly tidier environment. Consequently, the observer intends to further study how population size influences this unique sanitation process.