i have a catfish n he is very territorial atm....i want to put something quick n easy in there so my other fish can hunt around in....i already have a huge piece of bogwood in there which the catfish has taken over....
2007-02-27 01:58:26 · 10 answers · asked by yunithesummoner 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It is not advisable to put a house brick into the aquarium, due to the lime in the brick will contaminate the water. There are rocks you can buy at any fish shop that should do the trick.
2007-02-27 02:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just normal fish behavior. The other fish will get to know to stay out of his way. No, no bricks. Put in a couple more pieces of bogwood or some plants so there is more then one thing to take over. He can't take over all at the same time.
2007-02-27 10:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise it. How can a fish swim in a house brick? They're solid!!! Somebody told me if they (the fish) are getting territorial you're supposed to move the objects around, and it stops them being territorial. I hope this helps!!!
2007-02-27 10:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by Hamster tazzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. Bricks frequently are made of materials that will harm your water quality. I would suggest a clay plant pot or a piece of PVC pipe to make a cave. Both are totally safe for your fish.
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2007-02-27 10:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a home renovation store, to the plumbing section, and buy some pieces of black PVC pipe. It's a cheap and effective way of creating caves and tunnels for bottom dwelling fish.
2007-02-27 11:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yet another no for the house brick not safe at all,to add to idea's put forward is to get a new roof slate (from builders yard)and lean it against the back of the tank so fish can go behind it to hide.
2007-02-27 13:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by dvd_line20002000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea as it will release chemicals the catfish might not live with. It will also break up over time.
2007-02-27 10:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as it is an old brick that exposed to the weather for a long time. You must wash it before you use.
2007-02-27 10:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by briggs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no never. use a plastic pipe and aditional plants
2007-02-27 10:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely not a good idea.
2007-03-03 00:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋