I need some imput ASAP from THOSE IN THE KNOW !!!
About 2 weeks ago I purchased a Blue Dwarf Gourami. He seemed to be a very docile fish and got along well in my community tank. Today I purchased a Dwarf Gourami & a Fire Dwarf Gourami. I just put them in the tank and my Blue is literally ATTACKING the Dwarf. He is flaring his fins,bending his tail & nipping and chasing the dwarf ALL over the tank. He,for the most part has not harassed the Fire Dwarf too much. At the pet store the entire (little) tank is full with Male Gourami's who seem to get along.
I did alot of research and it appeared my choice (should) have been fine.
Anyne know if this behavior will subside or continue? I don't want the new guys to get hurt. The Neon Blue even gave a quick nudge to one of my Cory Cats. I assume it is now a territorial issue,but it is a 55 gallon tank so there are other places to stake claim to. It appears the Neon Blue wants to stake claim to the entire tank ?
HELP !!! Should I just keep an eye on them?
About 2 weeks ago I purchased a Blue Dwarf Gourami. He seemed to be a very docile fish and got along well in my community tank. Today I purchased a Dwarf Gourami & a Fire Dwarf Gourami. I just put them in the tank and my Blue is literally ATTACKING the Dwarf. He is flaring his fins,bending his tail & nipping and chasing the dwarf ALL over the tank. He,for the most part has not harassed the Fire Dwarf too much. At the pet store the entire (little) tank is full with Male Gourami's who seem to get along.
I did alot of research and it appeared my choice (should) have been fine.
Anyne know if this behavior will subside or continue? I don't want the new guys to get hurt. The Neon Blue even gave a quick nudge to one of my Cory Cats. I assume it is now a territorial issue,but it is a 55 gallon tank so there are other places to stake claim to. It appears the Neon Blue wants to stake claim to the entire tank ?
HELP !!! Should I just keep an eye on them?