Guys I am going to get my new rtc later but...

Masterkeeper4

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Guys I need help I've been wanting my 22inch RTC to have a friend in my 1050gallon because he's always lonely so I ordered a 19inch in my LFS but I am scared that the bigger one might hurt the smaller one.How do I avoid fighting when I get the smaller RTC
 

reefman

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Just make sure you feed him lot. I wouldn't be worried about fighting. I'd be more worried about the new one becoming lunch
 

thebiggerthebetter

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IME they will establish a pecking order and keep enforcing it sometimes. It most likely won't amount to any significant damage but minor abrasions and tattered fins, especially caudal and maybe pectoral.

I don't think it is lonely. They are not shoaling fish. I think you are anthropomorphizing it.
 
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