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Post by AlanM on Dec 6, 2011 10:13:14 GMT -6
Here's an update (see "Sick Daffodil?). You guys were right, he was being bullied. We tried several times to catch him so we could isolate him, but he was too fast.
Saturday morning, he acted like he'd been beaten in a back alley and was gasping at the top of the tank. We managed to catch him and separate him into a small cage within the same tank. He seems to be doing OK in there and is moving around, eating, etc.
I have the new 125 up and just about ready for fish, so I think I'm going put the bully and a couple other pulchers in it along with the Frontosa colony. I'll leave the recovering pulcher and the remaining two smaller ones in the 70 and maybe they'll be a new cohesive family. Does that seem logical... well, as logical as you can be with fish!
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Post by rick on Dec 6, 2011 13:15:55 GMT -6
the only thing is this- daffodilds are very agressive. If they spawn they will take over the tank. I have seen small ones nip away at large fronts. i would put plenty of rocks for cover. I have done this and i really like the daffodils but man are they mean!
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Post by AlanM on Dec 6, 2011 13:33:54 GMT -6
the only thing is this- daffodilds are very agressive. If they spawn they will take over the tank. I have seen small ones nip away at large fronts. i would put plenty of rocks for cover. I have done this and i really like the daffodils but man are they mean! They are mean. I have seen that already. I do have lots of rocks in both tanks. |
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Post by rick on Dec 6, 2011 13:53:55 GMT -6
i like the look i also put julidchromis burundi with them makes for a pretty tank.
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Post by AlanM on Dec 6, 2011 13:57:49 GMT -6
i like the look i also put julidchromis burundi with them makes for a pretty tank. Yes, I like those, too. |
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Post by glenoweth on Dec 6, 2011 14:48:44 GMT -6
If i was you, (just my opinion) I would not have Daffs in both tank, they really restrict what fish you can get because they can over populate a fish tank and take it over fairly easy. If your worried about the othere daff (i dont need more but will find a spot for him) I can put him in a tank here, and find him a home maybe. If your daffs are doing good in the other tank and not picking on each other I would not move them. moving them can start the process all over again, and you could loss more of them. they will not remember who is who when they are moved and will fight for alpha again. (just my addvice on this)
If you want to make the 125g for the frontosa there is alot of fish you can add to that tank because fronts are well tempered. you should stop by and pic up ur free fish ,and see what other options you got =)
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Post by AlanM on Dec 6, 2011 14:50:50 GMT -6
If i was you, (just my opinion) I would not have Daffs in both tank, they really restrict what fish you can get because they can over populate a fish tank and take it over fairly easy. If your worried about the othere daff (i dont need more but will find a spot for him) I can put him in a tank here, and find him a home maybe. If your daffs are doing good in the other tank and not picking on each other I would not move them. moving them can start the process all over again, and you could loss more of them. they will not remember who is who when they are moved and will fight for alpha again. (just my addvice on this) If you want to make the 125g for the frontosa there is alot of fish you can add to that tank because fronts are well tempered. you should stop by and pic up ur free fish ,and see what other options you got =) You're a sneaky little rascal... but good at it! I may take that advice. Thanks |
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Post by glenoweth on Dec 6, 2011 15:02:58 GMT -6
If i was you, (just my opinion) I would not have Daffs in both tank, they really restrict what fish you can get because they can over populate a fish tank and take it over fairly easy. If your worried about the othere daff (i dont need more but will find a spot for him) I can put him in a tank here, and find him a home maybe. If your daffs are doing good in the other tank and not picking on each other I would not move them. moving them can start the process all over again, and you could loss more of them. they will not remember who is who when they are moved and will fight for alpha again. (just my addvice on this) If you want to make the 125g for the frontosa there is alot of fish you can add to that tank because fronts are well tempered. you should stop by and pic up ur free fish ,and see what other options you got =) You're a sneaky little rascal... but good at it! I may take that advice. Thanks LOL, I will make you some good deal it is christmas after all. |
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Post by AlanM on Dec 7, 2011 17:54:27 GMT -6
Mission accomplished. Moved all 9 of the 7-bar frontosas to the 125g; also the caged recovering/bullied pulcher daffodil and the buffalohead (the biggest pulcher was starting to pick on him, too). Also have a couple medium plecos in there.
The 70g looks bare again with just the 6 pulchers, one 6-bar front and some cats (3 little featherfins and 2 small bristlenoses).
I accidentally caught the 6-bar three times while I was catching the others. They kept hiding behind him!
There is peace in both tanks... for now.
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Post by glenoweth on Dec 7, 2011 22:14:30 GMT -6
Awesome!!
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