why is my red devil moving rocks?

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trojan09

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hey there! im just woundering why my red devil keep on moving rocks. i noe some cichlids move rocks but u guys noe y they do? im thinking its a sort of "nest" but idk. i tried researching it on the net but there is no info on it.

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ive always assumed it was to build the tank/home how they want it, but ive had a red devil and a jag pair that would set up the tank leave it for about a week and start again, i think it might just be something to do for them to relieve boredom when your not interacting with them
 
NewWorldCichlidcraz;3418494; said:
Just normal Cichlid behavior.They all do this,from the convict to the dovii!
My acaras have never dug , My RD on the other hand digs like it's his job. Then he sleeps in the hole:screwy:.
 
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One of my convicts do this too. I always thought it was nesting but i'm just guessing.
 
um because thats what they do every red devil ive seen has done it they are known to be a fish that thinks
 
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