Aggressive Molly

[suby7272]

I have an aggressive dalmation male molly. at first he used to chase the female alone, but then he went about chasing almost every other fish in the tank. I then separated him and have housed him in a bowl - there he lives alone. Have I done the right thing ? Is there anyway I can improve this guys poor situation ??

Suby

 

[Maj0rFiSh]

How long did you give him before you took him out, it may just take up to a week before he realises that theres nothing he can do about living with the other fish, did you see any marks on other fish? Damged fins ect

 

[suby7272]

he has been with the other fish for about a month now - and in isolation since last 4 days

 

[IndianaSam]

What size is your tank? You might want to pick up another female or two for him. Livebearers are much better with a male to female ratio of 1:2 or even better 1:3.

 

[Harlock]

Sorry to say that some mollies, male and female alike, just sometimes are a little PITA. The suggested male:female ratios are a good idea if you're not set up for it. Also, just how big is his former tank and now his bowl?

 

[Red Tailed Wonder]

Try changing the environment moving plants rocks e.t.c.

 

[Kissofthegorami]

Get him two or three females. It will keep him occupied.

Take him out of the bowl.... he'll die.

Is the aquarium too small?