tank246 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hey everyone I bought a male electric blue about 5 days ago and since i put it in the tank it has been bullied and stays up the top corner behind the filter intake. I have been feeding it separately trying to look after it. It is looking a bit beaten up. Is there anyway i can stop the bullying or any other sugestions? Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglebarret Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 This is a very common problem when adding fish, the best thing to do is rearrange the tanks decorations/caves etc and leave the light off for a while , this way all fish are on a equal playing field. and the electric blue will be able to establish a territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngy_11 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 yes i agree do a big water change and turn the tank up side down (not literally). Just move all the stuff in there around so all the fish believe it is a new habitat and that they won't pick on new comers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepperfish Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 What other fish are in the tank doing the bullying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy2422 Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 when this happens to me i just put most of the males into seperate tanks all alone for a while then return them at the same time, then they all have equal chances of winning the fights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_1 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 yer i agree with young_11 do a waterchange and then completly change your tank around to give all the fish a fair go in finding a new home to protect. iv had the same problems before but hav over come them in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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