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Old 08-13-2013, 01:34 AM
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Well since I came here to answer, here's the real reason:

Its scientific name is "Paracanthurus hepatus"...from the word hepa, the term "hippo" came up.

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WOW Has your hippo always moved things like that? Crazy video....

I had a 5 inch and it was getting loopey in my 90. Great fish but loves to swim...
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WOW Has your hippo always moved things like that? Crazy video....

I had a 5 inch and it was getting loopey in my 90. Great fish but loves to swim...
Started moving things when it got large
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