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Wish tbotia would learn....

Posted By: BB <nettech@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tuesday, 24 August 1999, at 11:55 p.m.

In Response To: Can Loaches learn? (Fishface_Jr)

to breed in my aquariums;) What you describe has also been observed by myself. I suppose if you consider that behavior is inherent instinctive responses in the quest for survival and reproduction then adapting to this would indicate the ability to learn. Even if it is just through association imho it denotes the ability to learn through intelligence I think. They learn when and where the food is being introduced. And the best place to get an easy meal. The net is a predator, even associating its appearance outside the aquarium w