Spitting Food Out Through The Gills

[sbga]

What does it mean when a fish spits its food out through it's gills?

 

[shroob]

My oscar does this and I just assume its a messy eater.

 

[SPO-00L]

my shark does the same thing with frozen bloodworms.. pretty sure its normal

 

[TylerFerretLord]

If the fish are in a frenzy it happens.

If it happens all the time it could be a problem.