Hi. My first post because I've just joined
Despite having a 60 litre tank a good few years ago I consider myself a beginner at present.
I have a small 23 litre tank just over 6 months now and I have 5 Lampeye Norman's that are in good health and eating well.
However, when I bought them a few weeks back the shop added another small fish by mistake, but didn't charge me. I cannot determine what type he is, but he is the same size as the Lampeye and was in the same tank as them in the shop. He has black spots on his tail.
He gets on fine with the others, but does spend a bit of time alone. My main issue is he isn't a fast as the Lampeye and I very rarely see him get a bit of food.
My tank is a Fluval Edge so its a bit awkward due to the ceiling on it to separate the fish at feeding time.
I was thinking of taking that fish out and feeding him in a spare jug every now and again.
My question is. Is that a good idea or would it cause the fish to become stressed?
I'd also like to know is my tank a too small for the 6 fish I have.
Despite having a 60 litre tank a good few years ago I consider myself a beginner at present.
I have a small 23 litre tank just over 6 months now and I have 5 Lampeye Norman's that are in good health and eating well.
However, when I bought them a few weeks back the shop added another small fish by mistake, but didn't charge me. I cannot determine what type he is, but he is the same size as the Lampeye and was in the same tank as them in the shop. He has black spots on his tail.
He gets on fine with the others, but does spend a bit of time alone. My main issue is he isn't a fast as the Lampeye and I very rarely see him get a bit of food.
My tank is a Fluval Edge so its a bit awkward due to the ceiling on it to separate the fish at feeding time.
I was thinking of taking that fish out and feeding him in a spare jug every now and again.
My question is. Is that a good idea or would it cause the fish to become stressed?
I'd also like to know is my tank a too small for the 6 fish I have.