Hello folks,
This question is purely academic rather than an actual consideration for a stocking plan...
Since CAEs seem to be SUCH a pain towards other fish as they mature, what if a few were kept? Obviously, owing to the adult size, a large tank would be needed, and I guess in that case there are far more appealing bottom feeders...
I'm just thinking though: if there were enough, wouldn't the natural aggression just be spread between the CAEs rather than being directed at other species? And whilst maybe if there were only 2, one would always be the foil for the other's bullying, surely if, say, 4-5+ were kept the aggression would be more evenly spread out?
I'd especially like to hear from anyone who has actually done this with multiple adults, but general feelings from others would also be welcomed.
Oh, and one more time, just so everyone doesn't think I'm insane: no, I'm not planning on doing this
I'm just being plain hypothetical/curious is all 
Cheers,
Dex
This question is purely academic rather than an actual consideration for a stocking plan...
Since CAEs seem to be SUCH a pain towards other fish as they mature, what if a few were kept? Obviously, owing to the adult size, a large tank would be needed, and I guess in that case there are far more appealing bottom feeders...
I'm just thinking though: if there were enough, wouldn't the natural aggression just be spread between the CAEs rather than being directed at other species? And whilst maybe if there were only 2, one would always be the foil for the other's bullying, surely if, say, 4-5+ were kept the aggression would be more evenly spread out?
I'd especially like to hear from anyone who has actually done this with multiple adults, but general feelings from others would also be welcomed.
Oh, and one more time, just so everyone doesn't think I'm insane: no, I'm not planning on doing this
I'm just being plain hypothetical/curious is all Cheers,
Dex
