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anti-generic
Fri Jul 15, 2005, 03:20 AM
I originally have 1 male Ap. Agassizii in my community tank and its been doing fine with all the Blue Rams, Bolivian rams and jewel cichlids.
but recently i just added 2 other male Ap. C???. Sorry forgot its name. And my Ap. Agassizii is constantly hiding. I dont see them fighting or doing anything harmful to each other.

I have noticed that the new Apistos are hovering around alot as if they are marking new territory. And whenever they see the Agassizii, they show off to each other like a standoff. Flashing colours and finage at each other. :lol:

I'm just worried that this ganging up 2 on 1 is gonna cause stress on my Agassizii. :(

Should i remove him into solitary confinement?
Or am i just paranoid?

Cheers,
Eric

kevkoi
Fri Jul 15, 2005, 04:08 AM
How big is the tank? There's a fair few different fish in there.... Red Jewel being the first one that I'd be giving funny looks to.

anti-generic
Fri Jul 15, 2005, 06:17 AM
200ltrs..
4 blue rams
4 Bolivians
2 jewel cichlids but not the red/pink ones.

bare bottom tank with pots of plants

will try and post some photos soon..