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jgisler2006

jgisler2006

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I have a 30 Gallon FOWLR aquarium in my office. The only inhabitants include a Sixline Wrasse, Falco Hawkfish, and a blue green chromis. all get along fairly well. I have been wanting to add another fish to the aquarium, yet when I do, The hawk and wrasse become extremely aggressive towards the new fish. Do I buy a fish that will hold its own? what would be some good choices?
any help is much appreciated thanks! :)
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Usually, you just have to decide if it is true 'aggression" or just normal pecking order stuff. However, you have (IMO) 2 semi-aggressive fish in a small tank and I doubt they will share their territory and play nice. I would be tempted (maybe foolishly) to try a big female clown; like a maroon or tomato. They are tough and aggressive, but will often fit in. She may claim the whole tank though. Stocking an established small tank is really tough.
 
jgisler2006

jgisler2006

New Member
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3289485
Usually, you just have to decide if it is true 'aggression" or just normal pecking order stuff. However, you have (IMO) 2 semi-aggressive fish in a small tank and I doubt they will share their territory and play nice. I would be tempted (maybe foolishly) to try a big female clown; like a maroon or tomato. They are tough and aggressive, but will often fit in. She may claim the whole tank though. Stocking an established small tank is really tough.
tell me about it haha. Today i picked up a skunk pseudocromis and its been in hiding so far, but i think it will hold its own. who knows. I may have to just start over :/
 
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jstdv8

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I've heard several people that have issues like this rearrange the rockscape so territories are destroyed. Then add in the new fish. This way they all get a fiar shake at picking thier new spots.
I dunno if this works or not, but I've read it several times
 
meowzer

meowzer

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first of all the hawk is recommended to NOT be in a tank smaller than a 40G...the 6line is pushing it in the 30...and the pseudo are also semi-aggressive
I think you are gonna have some FISH-WARS on your hand
I think you should decide what you want for that tank....get rid of 2 (hawk) of the aggressors, and research a little more before you put them in there
 
jgisler2006

jgisler2006

New Member
Originally Posted by Jstdv8
http:///forum/post/3289645
I've heard several people that have issues like this rearrange the rockscape so territories are destroyed. Then add in the new fish. This way they all get a fiar shake at picking thier new spots.
I dunno if this works or not, but I've read it several times
i just did this and so far the fish are getting along. :
 
jgisler2006

jgisler2006

New Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3289648
first of all the hawk is recommended to NOT be in a tank smaller than a 40G...the 6line is pushing it in the 30...and the pseudo are also semi-aggressive
I think you are gonna have some FISH-WARS on your hand
I think you should decide what you want for that tank....get rid of 2 (hawk) of the aggressors, and research a little more before you put them in there
no one asked for tank police thanks.
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by jgisler2006
http:///forum/post/3289680
no one asked for tank police thanks.
So then maybe you should ask for help......but only from those people that you want to hear it from

Just stating the FACTS on the fish you have
good luck with your tank
 
flower

flower

Well-Known Member

Originally Posted by jgisler2006
http:///forum/post/3289680
no one asked for tank police thanks.

She wasn’t being the tank police Mr. sensitive. She was telling you that the fish you have isn’t a good choice for the size tank. That they will fight and it would be better to decide what fish you really like and start over after doing a little research on what will do well in that tank.
16 posts and you decided to be a butt head to the nicest person on the site. So APPOLOGIZE already.
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3289689

She wasn’t being the tank police Mr. sensitive. She was telling you that the fish you have isn’t a good choice for the size tank. That they will fight and it would be better to decide what fish you really like and start over after doing a little research on what will do well in that tank.
16 posts and you decided to be a butt head to the nicest person on the site. So APPOLOGIZE already.
+1,000,000
 
scott t

scott t

Active Member

Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3289689

She wasn’t being the tank police Mr. sensitive. She was telling you that the fish you have isn’t a good choice for the size tank. That they will fight and it would be better to decide what fish you really like and start over after doing a little research on what will do well in that tank.
16 posts and you decided to be a butt head to the nicest person on the site. So APPOLOGIZE already.
+1,000,000,000 Meowzer She was just stating facts that you should Research on the fish you are putting in your tank and giving you suggestions. If you choose not to take the waring you are the one who is going to be disappointed with your stock in your tank. If you didnt want to take suggestions from people why did you ask for them in the first place??
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
WOW....LOL....IDK what to say

I just hope jgisler sticks around and realizes I wasn't criticizing.....just trying to help.....I have learned so much from this forum...a lot from others questions too....I read....read...and read some more...also a lot is now from my own experiences....
I just want whats best for the fish.....and also the satisfaction of the hobbiest....this is a very frustrating hobby at times.....THIS I KNOW
 
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beffsmiff

Guest
I agree with everyone else that Meowzer is the nicest person here. I appreciate all your help even with picture posting.

and hey if your knowledgeable enough go on girl be the Tank Police!!! At least you do your homework.
 
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