After adding Angel fish, Ram is attacking every fish in tank.

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Chuck33

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I have a 29 gallon tank. All fish (except for the Angel) have been living piecefully together for at least 7 months. I just added 1 small Angelfish and now my German Blue Ram (only have one) is attacking every fish in the tank. Please help. I have isolated the Ram for now. I have 7 X-ray Tetras, 2 Oto's, 1 Angel, 1 Ram, 1 jaguar Synadontis Catfish. Any suggestions?
 
I have a very similar set up. 29 gallon with an Angel, 2 Ram cihclids, few ottos and several tetras etc. For me it's the other way around. The Rams are peaceful but the damn Angelfish is a bully. Anyway, give it time. Adding the Angel might have upset the balance in the tank. Is the ram attacking the angel too? Unless serious damage is being dealt you should just let things go and they will figure it out and a new pecking order will be established. You can try adding some visual barriers too like more plants and/or driftwood, a cave etc. Good luck
 
I have a very similar set up. 29 gallon with an Angel, 2 Ram cihclids, few ottos and several tetras etc. For me it's the other way around. The Rams are peaceful but the damn Angelfish is a bully. Anyway, give it time. Adding the Angel might have upset the balance in the tank. Is the ram attacking the angel too? Unless serious damage is being dealt you should just let things go and they will figure it out and a new pecking order will be established. You can try adding some visual barriers too like more plants and/or driftwood, a cave etc. Good luck

He was attacking the Angel Fish too who now has fin damage. I have 3 Cichlid stones and 1 large plant. I will get some more plants tomorrow. Thank you
 
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