fishfood78
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Feb 12, 2021
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Hi, I am new to this Hobby.
We have a 125L Tropical Fish Tank currently with 9 Barbs,1 Platy,6 Tetras ,Plus 3 Octos.
The Tank as been set up and running now for 7 month, Most of the Fish in there have been for at least 6 months.
The water gets tested regularly and we do water changes etc.
All ok with the water today.
However steadily from the start we seem to lose a fish every couple of months!
I have noticed they appear more lethargic/hide and then a few days later are dead.
Yesterday I noticed 2 or 3 of my Barbs hounding one of the other Barbs, He wasn't swimming away and had some fin damage so we have now put a Tank Divider up and housed him in there, He is mostly hovering at the top and isn't really eating, But is calm and not being bothered anymore.
One of our Barbs is very aggressive and will constantly chase some of the others( leaves 3 alone)
Now I have noticed one of the others with ripped at fins and this one is now being bullied.
Should I put this one in with the other? I am worried it to will attack, as apart from being chased it is very lively/eating etc..
Any Advice?
Shall I remove the aggressor to a temp tank?
Should I remove the Tetras/Platy to another tank?( the Barbs do not seem to bother these fish)
Should I get more Barbs to hopefully stop the nipping?
So many Questions!!!( Sorry)
I just want the best for my Fishes and feel like I am mucking things up.
We have a 125L Tropical Fish Tank currently with 9 Barbs,1 Platy,6 Tetras ,Plus 3 Octos.
The Tank as been set up and running now for 7 month, Most of the Fish in there have been for at least 6 months.
The water gets tested regularly and we do water changes etc.
All ok with the water today.
However steadily from the start we seem to lose a fish every couple of months!
I have noticed they appear more lethargic/hide and then a few days later are dead.
Yesterday I noticed 2 or 3 of my Barbs hounding one of the other Barbs, He wasn't swimming away and had some fin damage so we have now put a Tank Divider up and housed him in there, He is mostly hovering at the top and isn't really eating, But is calm and not being bothered anymore.
One of our Barbs is very aggressive and will constantly chase some of the others( leaves 3 alone)
Now I have noticed one of the others with ripped at fins and this one is now being bullied.
Should I put this one in with the other? I am worried it to will attack, as apart from being chased it is very lively/eating etc..
Any Advice?
Shall I remove the aggressor to a temp tank?
Should I remove the Tetras/Platy to another tank?( the Barbs do not seem to bother these fish)
Should I get more Barbs to hopefully stop the nipping?
So many Questions!!!( Sorry)
I just want the best for my Fishes and feel like I am mucking things up.
