Excited fish flash?

[evil Nick]

So we rehomed our shark and picked up a nice small golden ram
We noticed as SOON as the ram was placed in the tank (still in bag) our electric blue was fixated on it. Not in a bad way but excited almost. His color tripled And the gold one went from irratic and pale to bright yellow and calm. They literally stared at each other until I released him. As SOON as he was released they started flashing. I've asked this question before and did tons of reading and still can't come to the conclusion of what causes this. I realize at time after feeding some fish will flash. I believe its food just caught in their gills from spitting. Then other times it's just excitement. The gold and blue started doing it together. There is NO way a fish spread anything that quick.
It just nuts to me. I've read some fish just flash to scratch or the equivalent of a cough.
I've been conditioned to think this is always bad and means to worry but honestly latley I'm just looking the other way.
Levels all great. Water change just done and heavily planted.

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[Brookster123]

If they're 2 males than they're sizing each other up..

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[evil Nick]

If they're 2 males than they're sizing each other up..

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Brooks thanks god!
I just noticed the new fish after being introduced has small specks on the top of his back fin. At first I thought it was sand from his selling tank but now I'm worried its ich. Hes already in my display tank so to be safe I'm dosing melafix and added some extra salt but what would you do? Called the store but they're closed already. Temp is constant 80 to 82 in my tank.

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[Brookster123]

Post a pic? 2 male rams may be an issue in itself..

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[evil Nick]

Post a pic? 2 male rams may be an issue in itself..

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Perfect pic
Top of the top fin!

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[evil Nick]

Perfect pic
Top of the top fin!

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Also I inspect before leaving the store and there was nothing. Here's a pic in the store.



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[Brookster123]

Oooff, looks rough bro, major fin rot.. keep that water pristine, if those spots are there in the morning get the temp.up to 87, salt if no scale less fish present.. melafix is for the dogs..

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[evil Nick]

Oooff, looks rough bro, major fin rot.. keep that water pristine, if those spots are there in the morning get the temp.up to 87, salt if no scale less fish present.. melafix is for the dogs..

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Better pic off iPhone 6


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[Brookster123]

Tail fin is certainly in bad shape.. it will heal with clean water and good.nutrition.

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[evil Nick]

Tail fin is certainly in bad shape.. it will heal with clean water and good.nutrition.

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Thanks man. Worried for our babies

You should call in our show


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[Brookster123]

Thanks man. Worried for our babies

You should call in our show


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Like now?? Brady is performing surgery on the Colts man

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[elephantnose]

Maybe they want to mate

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[evil Nick]

Like now?? Brady is performing surgery on the Colts man

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Not now. I'll PM you lol

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[evil Nick]

Maybe they want to mate

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Possible. Zero agression from male. He's just following it around like a dufus

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