My Zebras harassing my Otocinlus

[Jerry Sem]

My Zebras Danios are harassing my Otocinlus Cats. Granted, I just added my Otocinlus Cats (6) yesterday along with some Cardinal Tetras. The 11 Zebras have been the lone population and the only show in town for about 5 weeks and might not like their new tank mates ... YET. They're not bothering the Cardinals (16), jut my Otocinlus Cats. Will my Zebbas on steroids ever chill, or haven't I given them enough time .... thanx Jerry

 

[Byron]

This is understandable because the danios are upper level fish, and now the otos have "invaded" their area. Otos can be picked on by many fish...I had to remove a group of pencilfish for this reason. With a heavy cover of substantial floating plants, the otos might find sufficient refuge from the danios, as the latter should not be over-protective like some fish can be.

 

[GaryE]

Another possibility could be to increase the flow in the tank. Both otos and zebra danios like faster water. A bored zebra always gets up to mischief.

 

[Jerry Sem]

Another possibility could be to increase the flow in the tank. Both otos and zebra danios like faster water. A bored zebra always gets up to mischief.

I have an Aqua Clear 110, on low flow, I'll move the slider over to max. I know Zebras love to "shoot the waves" but I noticed the Otos love it too. And by the way. My Zebras have mellowed a bit on their new tank mates too.

 

[Jerry Sem]

UP-DATE : Everyone is getting along perfectly