The swordtail saga continues!

[cool_jool]

I just noticed the algae eater bullting her again. He really chased her across the tank - very vicious Should I isolate her again? How can I stop him doing it? Please help! cool_jool

 

[Jamnog]

did you get the alge eater some sort of hideing place like a peice of bog wood or a cave? it might be agressive bcause it thinks its terratory is under threat. isolation might be the key again im sorry but perhaps the two are not compatable.

 

[gadazobe]

Has your tank got any hiding places in it. Most fish need a place that they can call home - a cave, under a large plant, somewhere they can hide from bullies. If you have a planted tank, this helps to eliminate eye contact between different types of fish. The plants don't have to be real, although I personally prefer them as they help to oxygenate the water, and if there are no plants, then caves, rocks or ornaments where fish can go to get a bit of "peace and quiet".

 

[cool_jool]

Thanks for the replies. The algae eater has many hiding places which it uses and I have 'live' plants. She seems to be quite a nervous fish because he has a go at chasing some of the others they do not respond so he leaves them. The swordtail 'runs' and he seems to enjoy chasing her. I they are not compatable what do I do? I don't really want to continue watching her getting distressed. It's disturbing! Any suggestions?? cool_jool

 

[Tanked]

seperate them if you can. do you have another tank you can put her in?

 

[cool_jool]

Only one tank I'm afraid - I'll put her back in the breeder for now. Any more ideas fr a long term solution?? Thanks cool_jool

 

[Jamnog]

im afraid it may have to be back to the shop for ither the bullied fish or the bully. sorry