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Post by hellann on Jan 25, 2006 2:17:24 GMT -5
Hi! We just put three females together and when we put them in their tank they started flaring their gills. Is this a way for intimidating each other?? If you have an answer plz post it. Thanks! ps. If you could hurry that would be really helpful  ;D |
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Post by bort on Jan 25, 2006 3:46:15 GMT -5
From what I've read this is a way to establish a pecking order. They can even start fighting but once they establish who is dominant things should probably calm down.
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Post by amanichen on Jan 25, 2006 10:41:50 GMT -5
Yes, they're in the middle of establishing a pecking order.
Just make sure to watch them closely over the next few days, and look out for any injuries or fish which aren't eating.
Details on the tank size, and how much aquascaping you have will be useful.
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Post by Jilly on Jan 25, 2006 23:48:30 GMT -5
I'm interested to hear how it works out with your girls. Mine flared, chased each other almost nonstop, nipped fins.... I ended up having to separate them after two days, it was getting too brutal. But I had 2 together and I've since been told you should have at least 3, bigger tank, etc. etc. Good luck!!!  |
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Post by bettafry on Jan 26, 2006 0:13:49 GMT -5
3 is the minimum for girls, that way they can pick an alpha. If it were just two, theyd constantly try to fight for control.
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Post by hellann on Jan 28, 2006 17:30:20 GMT -5
Hi! I'm back! They seem to be doing ok now. It looks like Aqua is alpha female. They a little fin damage now (exept for Aqua ;D). *Bob has the most damage, split fins, rips, ect. thanks for your replys! *P.S: Bob is a girl.... ;D |
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