ExperimentLain
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Okay, I have had goldfish before and have always had luck. I never had one that was aggressive before. I am not sure if it's a size thing or if the other fish was showing weakness.
Here are the tank specs- 30 gallon, 65 Degrees F, 1 goldfish (now) no other tank mates.
I cycled my tank for 10 weeks until the tests came out clear and all the levels where good for goldens.
I bought 2 goldfish, the same size, one Oranda and one Black Moore. I planned on stopping there as I want them to have enough space. They where both fine, seemed happy and both where very outgoing. The Moore was perhaps a bit more shy during the first few days. There where no other indications of illness from there that I noticed.
On Sunday I found my Oranda plowing into the Moore and pushing it into the gravel over and over when I got up. I was able to separate them (I have a breeding net I secluded the moore in) but it was clear the damage had been done and the moore died.
I am not sure what brought this on. I know Moores are generally peaceful, and I was sure Orandas where as well. The Oranda is now looking pretty lonely, but very outgoing still- no clamped fins no floating, and it is still eating well...
I hate to keep the fish alone but if he is just a bully I will. I do want to add a loach for algae, I figured if I got a weather loach it would be quick enough to get away from the goldy. For now, I want to take care of this problem before venturing further.
Here are the tank specs- 30 gallon, 65 Degrees F, 1 goldfish (now) no other tank mates.
I cycled my tank for 10 weeks until the tests came out clear and all the levels where good for goldens.
I bought 2 goldfish, the same size, one Oranda and one Black Moore. I planned on stopping there as I want them to have enough space. They where both fine, seemed happy and both where very outgoing. The Moore was perhaps a bit more shy during the first few days. There where no other indications of illness from there that I noticed.
On Sunday I found my Oranda plowing into the Moore and pushing it into the gravel over and over when I got up. I was able to separate them (I have a breeding net I secluded the moore in) but it was clear the damage had been done and the moore died.
I am not sure what brought this on. I know Moores are generally peaceful, and I was sure Orandas where as well. The Oranda is now looking pretty lonely, but very outgoing still- no clamped fins no floating, and it is still eating well...
I hate to keep the fish alone but if he is just a bully I will. I do want to add a loach for algae, I figured if I got a weather loach it would be quick enough to get away from the goldy. For now, I want to take care of this problem before venturing further.