Agressive Angelfish

[Lakea]

Hey if you are tight on money and you want I bigger tank I would check out craigslist for your area. I sold my old fish tanks on their and I also bought my 70g on there (100 dollars including all the powerheads, filter, heater, stand, decor, fish and other stuff) Be careful though you can't always trust what people tell you about the tank.

[fishrookie]

I found a 55 gallon tank on craigslist, got it all hooked up yesterday and the one agressive angelfish is STILL attacking the other. I found the wounded one upside down and pressed against the filter so I unhooked him and he seems to be swimming fine. Is the aggressive fish just preying on a weakened fish or do I just have an aggressive fish that needs to be relocated? Any tips on other fish to put in the tank? I have two african dwarf frogs, about 10 tetras, two tiger striped cat fish of some kind, one pocastomas.

[joy613]

I have one aggressive mean angel I actually got a 40 gallon for him. I put in 3 cories and he even picks on them. I thought of getting some Colombian tetra but I don't know if they will stand a chance against him. They are big enough but I don't want them getting hurt. He did a number on my other angel, I just hope the other angel will heal.

[MOsborne05]

Originally Posted by fishrookie

I found a 55 gallon tank on craigslist, got it all hooked up yesterday and the one agressive angelfish is STILL attacking the other. I found the wounded one upside down and pressed against the filter so I unhooked him and he seems to be swimming fine. Is the aggressive fish just preying on a weakened fish or do I just have an aggressive fish that needs to be relocated? Any tips on other fish to put in the tank? I have two african dwarf frogs, about 10 tetras, two tiger striped cat fish of some kind, one pocastomas.

Are you trying to breed them? And how big are they now? Most people start out with about 5 or 6 angels, and then they will establish a pecking order. Eventually two of them will pair off, and those are the ones that you want to keep, and give the rest back to the lfs. Then there shouldn't be much aggression, if any, because that pair have bonded and will eventually breed.

I think you need to get a few more angels to spread out the aggression. Right now, there is only one that the bigger one can pick on, so it is getting beat up pretty badly. Depending on what other fish you have, I think you should get at least 3 more angels for the 55.

[skratikans]

when you get angels...get either one or more than 3...with 2 one will bully the other..in a group that aggression is dispersed ..I think a 40 is too small...they grow very large

[fishrookie]

Also, I just looked at I think that the female (more of a straight head) is attacking the male (bump on the nose). Does this make a difference? I am not trying to breed, just have a pretty aquarium!