Fin nipping

[JamisonBWolsh]

Why does fish fin nip?

Question: I noticed once in a while my dist.affininis (tetra related) would fin nip some of my other fish (tinfoil barbs, elephant nose, red tail shark). do they do this because they are Hungary and I am not feeding them? When i do feed them more, there tends to be less fin nipping. Anyone have experience with this and know the real reason why they are fin nipping?

 

[Tristan]

I think some fish are just nasty...
My chocolate gourami eats so much that he looks gravid... he still attacks my other fish all the time...
nasty... ferocious little guy...

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

So then feeding them more wont curb it? My distichidus Affinis generally is not mean. They are VERY timid fish. It doesnt happen all the time..maybe once a month I would notice a nipped fin. I was wondering why? They arent aggressive.. I would like to reduce feedings because My nittrates are too high.. to the point it is bringing down the PH of the tank.. Thanks

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

Originally posted by Tristan
I think some fish are just nasty...
My chocolate gourami eats so much that he looks gravid... he still attacks my other fish all the time...
nasty... ferocious little guy...

Tristan: so what are you going to do about that? or just let nature take its course?

 

[Tristan]

he's not doing any damage... my other fish (mostly other gouramis) can fend for themselves quite well...
My tank filled with hiding places for the timid fish to hide...

 

[Serrateeth_2002]

Let just call it instinct by human terms,habits by the fish terms.

 

[goldfries]

LOL. was about to reply that when i read Serrateeth_2002 reply.

i totally agree = instinct.