I have a strange problem that I haven't seen before. My 50gal tank has a large number of semi-mature Red Wag Swordtail fry. They're about 1-2" long, and I probably have at least 30-35. (other fish in the tank include cories, danios, scissortails, neon tetras and a pleco - maybe 15 other fish in addition to the swordtails)
I have seen the swordtails come up and nip at the sides of the pleco and the cories while they're resting. Neither the pleco nor the cories ever react to this, so I figured it was something harmless. But it appears that the cories scales are looking much "shinier" now - as if perhaps it's been picked raw!
Anyone know what's going on here? If this is harmful to the cories and pleco, why aren't they jerking and swimming away? (They act otherwise like perfectly healthy fish.) And if this is something I need to stop, how?
Thanks to anyone who can help!
I have seen the swordtails come up and nip at the sides of the pleco and the cories while they're resting. Neither the pleco nor the cories ever react to this, so I figured it was something harmless. But it appears that the cories scales are looking much "shinier" now - as if perhaps it's been picked raw!
Anyone know what's going on here? If this is harmful to the cories and pleco, why aren't they jerking and swimming away? (They act otherwise like perfectly healthy fish.) And if this is something I need to stop, how?
Thanks to anyone who can help!