Black skirts are really one of the most notoriously nippy tetras.
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bruinsbro1997
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siva said:
Agreed. However some have had success with them and angels, I guess they got lucky.
Coleallensmom
Planted Tank Enthusiast
Blacks skirts really do get a bad rap, but they are one of the most peaceful fish that I keep. I've NEVER had behavior issues with any of mine (I have a school of 7.)
I've had different experiences with them. I couldn't stand my school to the extent that I took them back (which I never do). Certainly they are not always nippy and many keep them w/o problems, but if you're looking for a fish that is very unlikely to be nippy, neither black skirts or serpae's would be my choice of tetra.
Coleallensmom
Planted Tank Enthusiast
I agree with you there..luckily there are many other tetra to choose from if you're looking for an aggression free tetra school.
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Angelaa122
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
How do you think Angelfish would be with Swordtails(full grown bigger ones, about 4 inches)?
perfectly fine. there way too big to be eaten
angels4thawin
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I have 4 angels and a pearl gourami they sometimes chase each other but no damage done and they some times even swim together in a little group so i think it should be fine
absolutangel04
Daphnia are People Too.
I currently have platies, rams, cories, and kuhlis with my angels. I do not have aggression issues. The key is smart aquascaping though. I make sure that the other fish all have places to hide and feel safe if they want to. Also, I make sure that there are lots of caves and pots on the bottom so the bottom dwelling fish can set up territories that do not conflict with the angel territories.
