Why do BGK do this?

[jsethcole]

It seems like every time I add a new addition to a tank with a BGK they always "sniff" the new tankmate from head to tail for about 30 mins.

My best guess is to distinguish the new tankmate from food during the next feeding??

 

[nolapete]

Or looking for parasites to feed on.

 

[jsethcole]

Like what? Ive never heard of BGK looking for parasites

 

[nolapete]

Just a guess. I've seen the same behaviour and never figured it out.

 

[dayak]

BGK don't see stuff with their eyes, their eyes r almost useless to see, the reason they do it is to see/feel with his weak electric sensor which is by the tip of his mouth..-i think

 

[Red Devil]

they cannot see very well.. so they sniff and touch to figure out what it is..

 

[jsethcole]

That's what I figured. I knew they had poor eyesight. Still funny to watch. So far no tankmates have taken offense to the touchy feelyness of the BGK haha

 

[benzjamin13]

They're kind of dog-like...they like to sniff around to see what's going on, lol!