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Old 02-06-14, 11:59 AM   #1
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Smile My Doctor Fish doing his job. (Garra rufa)

In the middle of an aquarium overhaul and couldn't escape my little doctor fish. They get excited as soon as they see my hand and start "vacuuming".





In case you didn't know, Doctor Fish are an algae eater in the aquarium hobby, but are sometimes used as a spa treatment for skin conditions such as psoriasis.

Anyway, back to work. My lunch is done and I've got another hour or two of aquarium work! Will post pictures when finished...
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Old 02-06-14, 12:29 PM   #2
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Re: My Doctor Fish doing his job. (Garra rufa)

that's funny
My skunk cleaner shrimp does the same thing.


no picture of him cleaning my hand, sorry
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Re: My Doctor Fish doing his job. (Garra rufa)

Awesome little guy, and a free manicure to boot!
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Re: My Doctor Fish doing his job. (Garra rufa)

That shrimp is cool, psych.

Yeah he wouldn't leave me alone. I'd have to shake him off my hand and he'd just come straight back. It was like he was glued to my hand, lol.

Doesn't feel so good when they go up your arm and start pulling on the hairs...
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Haha persistent little guy!

Yeah that would feel a bit...weird haha. Do you know the scientific name of these guys?
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Aww, what a helpful little guy! Lol
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