Just can't get this right!

[Andy Sager]

Just leaves me deciding whether to go dwarf puffers or shell dwellers in my 60 litre now!

That's a horse of a totally different color. Just remember, it's one or the other for those. Puffers are nippers and sharpen their teeth on shells

 

[Fishy monkey]

That's a horse of a totally different color. Just remember, it's one or the other for those. Puffers are nippers and sharpen their teeth on shells

Yeah it is isn't it! I've spent a couple of months debating the 2, on the 1 hand shell dwellers seem fun and active, on the other dwarf puffers are so cute and different! I'm leaning more towards the puffer tank but I'm not sure I could source enough snails to keep them happy, maybe just 1 or 2 a week so long as my LFS gets them, and even then it'd be hit and miss what kind they are.

Still cycling the tank so I've time to think on it yet

 

[Fishy monkey]

Been to the LFS this morning and bought a pair of kribs, but I think I was wrong to worry about fish being aggressive towards my congos.

The congos are chasing the kribs all over the tank every time they see them, and it doesn't look like its just for fun. Will a rescape help calm things down or should I just take the kribs back?

 

[Andy Sager]

Been to the LFS this morning and bought a pair of kribs, but I think I was wrong to worry about fish being aggressive towards my congos.

The congos are chasing the kribs all over the tank every time they see them, and it doesn't look like its just for fun. Will a rescape help calm things down or should I just take the kribs back?

Any change in the tank is always a good way to help new fish find a home without "stepping on another's toes." I'd try to rescape first but if the Tets still won't leave the fish alone, I'm afraid you'll have no choice but to rehome the Kribs or put a divider into the tank so that they can get established without being harassed.

 

[Fishy monkey]

Thanks Andy, rescaped and added another cave, seems to have done the trick, one of the kribs is even swimming with the congos now

 

[molliwopp]

Sorry to hear about your congos and kribs.

 

[Fishy monkey]

Sorry to hear about your congos and kribs.

Thanks, but they seem to be ok now, not seen any chasing for the last few hours, one of the kribs is mingling with the congos. The other is still wary but I think they'll be fine