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Rostral Abrasions (Nose Rubbing)

WillHayward Aug 01, 2005 01:29 AM

How are some ways that you prevent this? I have two beardies that have this problem. The run along side the tank brushing their noses, stairing at their reflections.

Tonight I put a fish tank backdrop around it, but It doesn't help all that much.
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Replies (4)

nickpurvis Aug 01, 2005 12:27 PM

what size are the beardies?also how big is the tank.they might need more room.how much of the tank is the backdrop covering.you might need to cover 3 sides of the aqaurium in order for it to work.hope this helps
nick

WillHayward Aug 02, 2005 07:51 AM

The tank is large enough. Even though I will be moving to a larger tank as soon as I find one I can afford.

It is covering 3 sides, but they still do it, just not as often. They can still see the reflections in the glass.

They do it in any glass or reflection actually, not just indside the tank.

riiotgrrl Aug 02, 2005 10:00 PM

if that is what you are housing them on. They will eat it and then they will die. Just a concern. If it was only for the pic then please disregard this.
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nickpurvis Aug 02, 2005 10:46 PM

sorry just had to say that.i love misfits
nick

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