Is this normal lambchop rasbora behaviour?

[eicca]

I've noticed that my lambchop rasboras spend a lot of time swimming against the current produced by the filter pump, using the current to 'jump', and gathering at the opposite side of the tank that the current flows towards. Is this normal? Or is it a sign that something's wrong?
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[Rocky998]

Think of it as a "swimming treadmill"... Keep in mind you may want to turn the flow down so only about half the tank gets heavy flow so they have a "free swim" area. Otherwise it can be stressful if they always have to fight a current

 

[eicca]

Think of it as a "swimming treadmill"... Keep in mind you may want to turn the flow down so only about half the tank gets heavy flow so they have a "free swim" area. Otherwise it can be stressful if they always have to fight a current

So they're basically having fun with it? Cause it does seem like they're enjoying it, I just wanted to make sure it's not something that's bad for them.

I have the pump turned towards the back side and up, so one whole half of the tank is without a strong current. Unfortunately, the pump I have cannot be adjusted. I might look into buying a new adjustable one

 

[Rocky998]

So they're basically having fun with it? Cause it does seem like they're enjoying it, I just wanted to make sure it's not something that's bad for them.

I have the pump turned towards the back side and up, so one whole half of the tank is without a strong current. Unfortunately, the pump I have cannot be adjusted. I might look into buying a new adjustable one

Yah! My fish have fun in the current a lot!
It's something that entertains them.
But when they have that constant high flow everywhere, (unless their naturally from high flowing streams) it can be stressful on them.

Is there air tubing for the pump?... What I did for my sponge filter on my fry tank was knot it a bit and it restricted flow enough. Maybe it would work for you

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Sounds to me like you're doing it right and your fish are enjoying some healthy exercise!