HI,
I have a 2000 litre (7x4) tank with 3 giant grouami (about 2 ft each), 1 RTC (about 18 inches) and 1 Giraffe cat (about 26 inches).
The gouramis get along great (odd bit of chasing at meal times but no real aggression).
I have noticed over the last few months that the giraffe is becoming increasingly aggressive towards the RTC. Every time the RTC comes out of his corner the Giraffe charges at him and headbutts him until he goes back to his corner. He isn't doing much damage as he hasn't got a proper mouth/teeth etc.
He is fine with the giant gourami he just doesnt like the RTC.
Is there anything I can do?
I have anyway been thinking about possibly adding 1 or 2 more cats to tank - would this possibly spread the agression?. I have got a widehead catfish (clarotes laticeps) about 20 inches for sale near me or possibly another similar sized red tail. - what do you think of these as suitable tankmates? I am consious of overcrowding but think that 1 more cat should be ok.
Should I try and rehome the giraffe if it continues?
btw...i know my tank is not big enough for a red tail for life, however I am currently looking into having a pond built. If this does not work out I have a close friend with a big pond who is able to rehome.
I have a 2000 litre (7x4) tank with 3 giant grouami (about 2 ft each), 1 RTC (about 18 inches) and 1 Giraffe cat (about 26 inches).
The gouramis get along great (odd bit of chasing at meal times but no real aggression).
I have noticed over the last few months that the giraffe is becoming increasingly aggressive towards the RTC. Every time the RTC comes out of his corner the Giraffe charges at him and headbutts him until he goes back to his corner. He isn't doing much damage as he hasn't got a proper mouth/teeth etc.
He is fine with the giant gourami he just doesnt like the RTC.
Is there anything I can do?
I have anyway been thinking about possibly adding 1 or 2 more cats to tank - would this possibly spread the agression?. I have got a widehead catfish (clarotes laticeps) about 20 inches for sale near me or possibly another similar sized red tail. - what do you think of these as suitable tankmates? I am consious of overcrowding but think that 1 more cat should be ok.
Should I try and rehome the giraffe if it continues?
btw...i know my tank is not big enough for a red tail for life, however I am currently looking into having a pond built. If this does not work out I have a close friend with a big pond who is able to rehome.