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figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:09 pm
by BETTYBOO
i got 2 figure 8 puffers yesterday.ive noticed chasing and occasional nipping.since tho the victim has had a go back at the bully.since then theres a little chasing but not as bad.is this normal? should i be worried or take back the bully? or do i let them sort there differences?? have you had this happen and what did you do?
is it early days to be judging them?
sorry for all the questions.ive just wanted them for a long time and now there here i dont want anything to go wrong although i know thats not in my hands
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:59 pm
by Pufferpunk
How complex is the decor in there? Are there lots of broken lines of sight? There is always a pecking order in the fish world. Often, when you keep 2 aggressive species together, there is one bullied. Depending on how large your tank is, you could try a 3rd puffer.
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:07 pm
by bertie 83
What size is their tank?
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:05 am
by BETTYBOO
its 100 litres im upgrading to 200 litres next may
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:59 am
by bertie 83
That should be enough volume to get by for now if it is a long tank not tall. Add plenty of tall fake plants or other tall decor if you already haven't
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:17 am
by BETTYBOO
yeah theres lots of decor and plants.im adding alot more on friday.well today there not chasing as much.yeah its a long tank not tall.
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:06 pm
by Pufferpunk
Can you post a FTS?
Re: figure 8 puffer aggression to other f8
Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:36 pm
by sgtmyers88
+1 to the above comments. Pictures of your tank setup will be helpful.