Jacobw Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I have recently moved some of my nano to a larger 58 gallon. Along with that move came a feisty Blue Azure, I added two anthias and a six-line yesterday. The azure is not happy and is showing aggression to the smaller Anthias by chasing and nipping at their tails. I know that by adding more fish in a cichlid tank can help lower targeted aggression. Can I apply the same concept here? I was hoping that I could because the Azure is very difficult to catch now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 damsels cant be rehabilitated, they have no remorse. sociopathic fish with no sense of humor angryfire.gif angry9.gif IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobw Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 So by that you must mean I am stuck with him... until I can capture him... Wish there way some way to keep him in check. Maybe he needs a female companion to nag at him until he submits... maybe that only works with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobw Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Ok, to be sure I have this guy correctly identified... is this an Anthia or a Chromis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 yep, i think so jacob. someone else may have some other experiences. but some fish are just mean. i have a cinnamon clown that falls into that category. if it isnt really causing damage the damsel may eventually tire of the fight. but if it has decided to have a ranch instead of a townhome it might be best to take it to the store for trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Ok, to be sure I have this guy correctly identified... is this an Anthia or a Chromis? not an Anthias, looks like a damsel to me. is that the one causing trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobw Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Nah, he is one of the two that are the victims... any idea on what type of Damselfish? It looks like some kind of Chromis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 i believe Chromis are Damsels, not possitive about that but for the most part the chromis' are more docile. they are tough little fish too. since they are not anthias i think you have a better chance of them surviving, and possibly coming to an understanding with 'grumpy' they should be able to find a way to get along in a 58gallon tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobw Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Yes let's hope. He is doing better now that I have given a healthy feeding of mysid. I'll keep my eye on him. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 That fish is called a "Honey Chromis" but is much more closely realted to the damsel family. The azure is an extremely territorial fish and will nip the honeys until they leave your tank. In the ocean, the honeys would leave, in an aquarium they will be picked to death. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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