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03-01-2005, 02:23 AM
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fish fighting
Ive got 2 black fin sharks Ive had for about a month. I got them together. They are about the same size, one is dark/black and the other is lighter more of a silver.. The lighter one has took over the right side of the tank here recently. Hes been fighting with the other black fin.. non of the other fish. I have changed my plants around with my last water change in hopes that it would stop it, but it hasnt. Any suggestions why its gitting territorial like this? Should I get more black fins, or what
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03-01-2005, 04:19 AM
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03-01-2005, 10:23 AM
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they are territorial, very aggressive, especially towards their own. Best solution, way bigger tank or give one of them to someone.
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03-01-2005, 01:02 PM
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depends on ur tank size...
two ways to tackle the issue... 1. give one of them away...as NJFishman said... 2. get 3 more !! (spread the aggression)...if ur tank size permits it...
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03-01-2005, 02:20 PM
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Get rid of one of them. Short and sweet way to fix it. [acronym:53bc21c334="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:53bc21c334]
[acronym:53bc21c334="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:53bc21c334]
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03-01-2005, 10:39 PM
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I hope you know they require brackish or salt water when adult and a rather large tank.
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03-01-2005, 11:25 PM
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I have salt in my tank now.. and its oretty planted too.. My tank is only a 29 [acronym:41765b8d99="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:41765b8d99]. thinking of gettin a 55
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03-01-2005, 11:40 PM
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If you want the "shark(s)" to grow to their largest size and live better at their adult size they need bigger than a 55.
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03-02-2005, 05:27 PM
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A Full Grown balck finned Shark Ctafish needs a 75gal tank, a pair needs a 150gal tank. They need this space to grow to their full potential too.
[acronym:7dcc96c1db="Just My Humble Opinion"]JMHO[/acronym:7dcc96c1db]
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03-03-2005, 06:36 PM
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You should get a hydrometer especially for when they are older to know the salt concentration.
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