i had 6 fish. now i have 5. my damsel attacked and bte off the tail of my other damsel, and it died. what do i do? i got rid of the one that was the murderer- but is there anything else i can do. and why did the fish attack the other one?
2006-06-29 11:50:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
The tank might be too small. That can happen (the attack) when its closed quarters...that and they jump out and commit suicide.
I wouldn't be too worried about it. if it happens again then I'd forget having fish.
2006-06-29 11:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damsels can be territorrial. I had 5 damsels in a 29 gallon tank and now i'm down to one. I did give 3 to a friend though because I wanted more corals.
2006-07-06 07:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by heather_n1981 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damsels can be very aggressive and you need lots of hiding spots to keep the fighting to a minimum.
I have to comment about the betta in the vase, yes it is cruel. Bettas need room like every other fish and they are meat eaters and the last time I looked plant roots weren't meat.
2006-06-29 12:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some fish are made to attack and they should be in their own aquarium. Fish even eat each other. It's just a part of nature. nothing to worry about. You can't rally do much other than see how the fish react to each other.
2006-06-29 11:56:02 · answer #4 · answered by Devilz Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that the fish is a community fish. Some fish should be kept separate. Of course the other fish may have been sick, fish believe Darwin's Survival of the Fittest.
2006-06-29 11:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some fish don't like other fish ask your pet store about a breed before adding to your tank. Angel fish are mean too.
2006-06-29 11:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be by himself. You could get a tank divider or put him in a small tank. Some fish are agressive.
2006-06-29 11:55:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie them with a leash in their corners. Jealousy because one fish gossiped about the other.
2006-06-29 11:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy it a trophy and wager on the few fish to join the tank. or separate the killer from the others. or get rid of it.
2006-06-29 11:57:11 · answer #9 · answered by Smallwood c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it atacked him beacuase he owed him fish flakes, and u should presh charges on the murderer, DUH! but realy....my beta fishes were in the same vase ( its not animal crueltey thats a good tank for beta they eat theroots off of plants that u put in there u have to buy a special plant...c;ear vase of course) and rainbow ate pancake...
2006-06-29 11:56:35 · answer #10 · answered by Holly Advice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋