Agressive Penguin

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dj baldwin

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Nov 10, 2005
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Hello everyone, I just came home and discovered that one of my Red -Eyed Tetras was missing an eye. His/her other eye looked weird as well. The only culprit I can find is an agressive Penguin tetra that i've had for over 2 years.

I have a 40 gallon planted tank. Inhabitants are 3 Peppered cories, 2 otos, 5 red eyed tetras and the lone penguin. The reason I suspect the penguin is because he seems to have claimed the entire front and middle of the tank, thus leaving the corners and drifwood caves for the rest. I have always tried to understock my tank in order to prevent such tragedy. I have been tinkering with the idea of getting rid of the penguin...since he terrorized and killed 5 other penguins when they shared a 20 gallon tank.

My question is, how long can a fish survive with one eye? I am planning on moving the penguin by tomorrow.

Thanks
 
You might want to put some Melafix in the water for the fish that lost an eye. It will help it to heal faster and possibly guard against a bacterial infection. Fish can live a relatively long time with just one eye as long as the aggressor has been removed from the tank. If this fish has a history of aggression, then by all means send him on his way to the local fish store. Your other fish will thank you for the peace in thier home.

Marinemom
 
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