Which fish make audible sounds in the tank?

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As its been said catfish make noises by clicking bones in the base of the pectoral fins
(anyone correct me if this is not the case). Although in water it probably sounds more akin to an angry vibrating phone in my experience. Out of water its more of a clicking or croaking depending on species. I believe the noise is used to communicate or its just them locking their fins in place, either way if I recall correctly its a threat display of sorts.
 
My old fahaka puffer and now my hairy puffer randomly make sounds... The sound itself is almost like they were grinding their teeth... Kind of scratchy if you will...
 
My spanner barbs crunch up hikari pellets before the water has soaked in. Was above tho jags and doradids make a load of weird vibrations grunts when disturbed... Kinda like the floor is giving way or filter jammed.
 
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