Predators vs Dithers/Target Fish: What to look out for? When to divide / separate?
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Good eye. I tried a few Africans in that tank (Eye Biters and a Dragon Blood) to be target fish. After a few weeks it became quite apparent that target fish were not needed. Surprisingly the Africans and the New Worlds got along. I eventually traded the Africans back to the LFS for fish credits.
SDs are tough. i have 5 assorted SD in my 120 ranging from 3.5-6". They live with a dominant Lent pike aprox 10". She chases the SD in short spurts and occasionally draws a few scales. Over all in sixth months I have seen no fin damage at all despite the fairly tight confines of my tank. The only causulty was I had one SD run hard into the rocks. It passed after one day. I am not sure the pike is safe with much else other than larger catfish which it leaves alone.
I wanted to say thanks to everyone for the quick feedback. Mfk has some great members who are always very knowledgeable and with experience.
Update: Rojo my female festae did great with the red hooks. She is no longer trying to establish control and is content to eat along side them this morning. The red hooks also seem to have warmed up to her being there and don't feel the need to get out of her way all the time.
I know it's still early and anything can happen, but this is promising to say the least.
Update: Rojo my female festae did great with the red hooks. She is no longer trying to establish control and is content to eat along side them this morning. The red hooks also seem to have warmed up to her being there and don't feel the need to get out of her way all the time.
I know it's still early and anything can happen, but this is promising to say the least.
I personally would not keep red hooks in a 4ft tank, they are fast active swimming fish that require a min tank length of 6ft. Hopefully your upgrade is sooner rather than later.
Moving to the new house late spring early summer.
Not that this is even part of the topic but they will be going to the 8 foot tank after the move. I'm sure the 3-4" fish are fine in a 48" (10x their body length) tank for a bit.
Not that this is even part of the topic but they will be going to the 8 foot tank after the move. I'm sure the 3-4" fish are fine in a 48" (10x their body length) tank for a bit.
All good. They grow fast, and get large, and by your questions I'm assuming you've never kept them. A nice sized group will utilize every bit of an 8 ft tank.
Yeah never kept them, but I realize they can hit 10" and I am definitely getting the 8 footer so I am not overly concerned. Although, I did read that they grow fairly slowly. Maybe that was wrong though.
