Angelfish nipping at tetras

[AJ_117]

I have a single angelfish in a 29g with about 8 pristella tetras and a juvenile BN pleco. I added the angel when it was considerably small and it has grown significantly over the past months. Is this problem due to space or is it agression due to feeding (this happens a lot when feeding but also at other points)? I've heard a 29 is okay for a single angelfish and at the time it was an impulse buy. I'd hate to rehome/sell him because it's a beautiful fish but I don't want it to get too cramped or kill the other inhabitants.

 

[Brookster123]

What your seeing is most likely the PG rated preview into the future. Angels can carry a nasty disposition.

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[AJ_117]

What your seeing is most likely the PG rated preview into the future. Angels can carry a nasty disposition.

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It kind of leaves me at an impasse because I would hate to get rid of him (either sell him to a LFS or give him to another aquarium owner) or keep him and take a gamble with the remaining fish. If I could upgrade the size of my tank I would but that's impossible at this point in time. There are not many aquarium owners where I live (not many people in general lol) and I fear many of them would not have the proper setup

 

[KhrisCross]

I ran into almost the same problem with my gourami.... It's a shame .... Luckily I had an extra tank to plop him in .... Even though he seems mad at me XD , he can't eat those tasty fins anymore ..... I know how you feel, so I hope you figure it out and manage to keep him