Redtail Botia - Aggresive?

[cinciboy]

I have a two inch redtail with is constantly in conflict with my Catfish.. Pushing and shoving always happens when feeding.. I have see scratch marks on the cat fish (very peaceful) after feeding.. But red tail doesnt seem to bother other fishes.. Is redtail very aggressive ?

 

[Toirtis]

Not 'very aggressive', but I would classify them as 'moderately aggressive'....you may need to provide a bigger tank and/or more wood/rockery/caves/etc.

 

[cinciboy]

Not 'very aggressive', but I would classify them as 'moderately aggressive'....you may need to provide a bigger tank and/or more wood/rockery/caves/etc.

bigger tank.. I agree.. But I have three caves in the aquarium, It uses one of the cave as hiding place and I got lot of plants also..

 

[poppab02]

I have two of them and they are by far the most aggressive Botia species I have encountered. It's not uncommon to see them acting like bullies. I have seen them being very aggressive. And I keep alot of cichlids. I would say what you're experiencing is not uncommon.

 

[cinciboy]

I have two of them and they are by far the most aggressive Botia species I have encountered. It's not uncommon to see them acting like bullies. I have seen them being very aggressive. And I keep alot of cichlids. I would say what you're experiencing is not uncommon.

I am thinking of removing this from the tank. Other that this guy other fishes are very peaceful.