Hey guys ever since my big bass died my bass have been fighting a lot more. I understand that they are probably just trying to establish the order once more but there's something weird. They are leaving the tinfoil barbs alone completely. This seems like an inner cichla problem. And as time goes on, the newer ones I got (which are maybe half an inch to an inch smaller than the original gang) are starting to look pretty bad. I'm afraid the smallest will die and he just started eating pellets... Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening? I thought the barbs would reduce the aggression between the bass but theyre not paying any attention to them.. Please help
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Add target fish such as giant danios or a group of silver dollars. I would also recommend you do a water change and move the decore around as well.
I removed the smallest one for about a week. Just put him back in today with a few silver dollars. Hopefully all will be well now.
Is there an age/size that I won't need dithers with my bass? I would really like to have it be just them and my silver in the end
Is there an age/size that I won't need dithers with my bass? I would really like to have it be just them and my silver in the end
A cichla and silver tank is doable. I've don't it, I know a lot of people do it as well. Once the bass establish their ranks, then all will work out fine and dandy. And you might want to add more bass. Keep 3 bass in a tank never works. 2 works and anything over 4 works, but never 3. I usually buy 5-10 bass when they are little.
