tiger oscar is being a bully to the albino

[Conor1148]

ello everyone, before you start flaming about the tank, my 75g will be here this weekend.

anyways, i have two oscars in my 20g. one is about 3" and the other is about 2 1/2".

it seems that the past few days my tiger is picking on my albino. they used to swim together and seem to really get along, but now every time the tiger gets the albino cornered he jabs at his side. no real damage, but im really worried about it getting worse.

the albino has alot of good hiding spots now, but only hangs around the heater, which also worries me.

My first thought was im not feeding enough, and so i just fed them a little bit extra to see if that calms down my tiger.


I'm assuming it could also be the tank size? idk, but if anyone knows what i can do, that would be great..

my albino used to be kinda shy, but now hardly leaves a certain corner if my tiger is lurking around. im really worried to leave them alone

 

[Conor1148]

Anyone?

 

[D. Hedington]

tanks a tad small for the pair, and plus sounds just like normal behavior, not all oscars get along forever, and sometimes just not at all.

 

[evabug1]

Aggression might be alleviated when they go in the 75. Good luck with them!

 

[Illbuyourcatfish]

Yah i'd ride it out until the 75 shows up. But i also agree with Hedington, they may never get along, 20 gal, 75, 300.

 

[Conor1148]

i guess id update you guys.. i got home from school today and it is much worse, if i had a camera id show you. right now ive divided the tank but i know that wont last long with a 20 gal. its so bad now that im afraid he wont make it till sunday.

i fond my albino (one being picked on) a nice home where i hope he will get better, i guess i probably shouldnt name and get attached to my fish