African aggression.

[bigtanklvr]

Does a slightly over stocked African tank lower aggression?

 

[duanes]

Yes it does lower aggression, but then an overpowered filtration system and plenty of water changes needs to be figured in to make for the over production of waste.

 

[Inglorious]

I wouldn't exactly say that it lowers aggression, but it spreads it out so it's not just one or two fish that are constantly being bullied. By overstocking you are creating more targets for aggression and are also prevention one fish from overwhelmingly dominating the tank. IME the more domininant fish sparring with each other gives the weaker fish a chance to hide and relax a bit. I have also never seen one fish be the dominant one of the tank for a long time, there's usually a slight power struggle between the top few which causes them to leave the rest of the stock alone(for the most part).

 

[StevieTheG]

+1

I wouldn't exactly say that it lowers aggression, but it spreads it out so it's not just one or two fish that are constantly being bullied. By overstocking you are creating more targets for aggression and are also prevention one fish from overwhelmingly dominating the tank. IME the more domininant fish sparring with each other gives the weaker fish a chance to hide and relax a bit. I have also never seen one fish be the dominant one of the tank for a long time, there's usually a slight power struggle between the top few which causes them to leave the rest of the stock alone(for the most part).

 

[ice blue]

I wouldn't exactly say that it lowers aggression, but it spreads it out so it's not just one or two fish that are constantly being bullied. By overstocking you are creating more targets for aggression and are also prevention one fish from overwhelmingly dominating the tank. IME the more domininant fish sparring with each other gives the weaker fish a chance to hide and relax a bit. I have also never seen one fish be the dominant one of the tank for a long time, there's usually a slight power struggle between the top few which causes them to leave the rest of the stock alone(for the most part).

Well put!

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