Morgie
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What do you think I should do? They're two juvenile sun catfish at about 3ish", and they've decided they're too big to share their cave. One is bigger than the other and has been pushing her out. I don't think they're getting too bitey yet, but they probably will unless I find a quick solution. Sun catfish are nocturnal, so they both really love the cave for the day time. My poor bullied sun cat has been hiding under a large piece of driftwood when she's pushed out, but she always tries to go back in the cave and is kicked out again. The thing is, they like being together, but are getting territorial over the cave.
What do you think I should do?
Take out the cave?
(I kind of experimented with this today and kicked them both out of the cave just to see where they would go. They huddled together under my driftwood with my pleco, looked stressed though, obviously)
Add another cave?
(I don't really want to buy another cave since they're growing so quickly and won't be able to fit soon)
Buy a much larger cave?
(probably the best option.. But I don't know if they're fighting because of lack of space because they're growing or if they're fighting because they're maturing and need separate territories)
Any advice greatly appreciated!
-Morgan
What do you think I should do?
Take out the cave?
(I kind of experimented with this today and kicked them both out of the cave just to see where they would go. They huddled together under my driftwood with my pleco, looked stressed though, obviously)
Add another cave?
(I don't really want to buy another cave since they're growing so quickly and won't be able to fit soon)
Buy a much larger cave?
(probably the best option.. But I don't know if they're fighting because of lack of space because they're growing or if they're fighting because they're maturing and need separate territories)
Any advice greatly appreciated!
-Morgan