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Brandi
Barbara8192
The topic is local. I think the territorial behavior of individuals could fill at least a book. I can talk about my own experiences—my behavior will differ from yours.
Johnny
Tell me, I will read with great interest.
Robert1845
Heniochus is almost recovered. Without treatment and separation.
Alan273
I have a zebrasoma veliferum that regularly cuts down a sufficiently large premnas. Right now, to curb its energy, I have added some spinefoots.
The topic is very interesting! We can write and communicate endlessly!
Cassandra1840
Do your butterfly fish behave well? They are very territorial fish.
Wesley
The experiment with butterflies is in progress. There are currently 8 species. As for territoriality - they are the most peaceful creatures - angels - that's true!
Amy9618
Having brought the topic out of oblivion, I would like to draw the attention of forum members to the exchange of information regarding the behavioral characteristics of marine fish. Since there is a separate topic on this matter, you are welcome to join. Otherwise, it creates a certain disarray. We discuss one thing, and at the same time, here and now, we stray into another topic. And may the moderation forgive some degree of initiative...
Kristin
Regarding some qualities of Helmon, I would like to warn you, as someone who has learned the hard way. Under no circumstances should you connect an already living Helmon with a newcomer. The latter will have no chance of survival whatsoever.
Courtney
Compatibility in a single aquarium with a volume of up to 300 liters
Paracanthurus hepatus, Chelmon rostratus, and Zebrasoma (yellow)
I know and have seen that they live in aquariums up to 300 liters in such a combination among Kyiv aquarists and in photos from other cities. However, the correct stocking of these fish in the aquarium and their subsequent behavior remains a mystery to me...
Nancy758
I once introduced a similarly sized haplochromis into an aquarium with a long-time resident yellow zebra. It was gone in two days...
Joseph
As I understand it, the zebra is the most evil?
Bryan1851
Is the zebra the most malicious of them?
Heather9815
The same situation happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Just a smaller injury, about 1 cm long, and a few scales were raised. Everything has already healed. I suspect the zebra, because the haplochromis is a bit timid and doesn't usually bother the heniochus. Although maybe it scraped against a rock? It seems to break the fin by a third or even half, I think in the crevices between the rocks.
How about others? Do heniochus break fins?
David
They break. Sometimes I have to observe this as well. It's all the consequences of either hits against rocks during mutual brief, generally not very dangerous skirmishes, or with other fish. But the fins grow back quite quickly.
As for cuts, I think it can't happen without the involvement of the Zebra. Hepatus is not capable of this. Surgeonfish are territorial, and in some species, aggression can be such that the culprit has to be isolated. Even relatively peaceful species, like Z. veliferum, also have good scalpel-like teeth and can inflict cuts when the occasion arises.
David4089
Yes, sometimes adding new fish can bring such surprises. A striking example is with Apogon cauderni. I was categorically against it, and Alik supported me—not to put them in the aquarium with the adult Premnas and the yellow Zebrasoma. Nevertheless, the voice of the dissenters was not heard. The owner stubbornly insisted—put them in!!!! We added them... One right away, the second a little later, that...
Phyllis
Thank you for the photo! What do you think is the best way to introduce them to each other? I think we should place the zebra last.
Deborah2682
Yes, it's better to do it this way.
Veronica
Let's refresh the topic.
In the old good tradition: first we create a problem, then we think about it.
I have a 300-liter aquarium. Among the other inhabitants, a scopas tang has been living for two weeks. Today, I bought and added a yellow tang. The scopas seems to have lost its mind - it chases the yellow one wherever it sees it. Will they make peace? Or should I add another yellow tang so the scopas feels outnumbered?
Martin3206
I regret putting two together; there have been cases where one zebra killed the other. It's better to introduce them when they are small so they get used to each other. The yellow one is the calmest of the zebras. The blue one is the most aggressive.
Recipe: place a mirror in the aquarium; it should calm them down.
Kenneth2761
Do you mean directly into the aquarium or behind the glass? What size mirror is needed?
Alejandro
Better in the aquarium. Seriously. Well, whatever fits.
Erica752
What is the size of the mirror?
Catherine
A meter by a meter. Just a joke, of course.
Curtis
a regular mirror looks natural on the outside. Max is just joking))
Caitlin3279
I attached a 20x25 cm mirror to the side wall. All the fish, except for the newcomer and the dog, are now polishing the glass in front of this mirror. Now I'm afraid they might hurt themselves - the one behind the glass in the mirror won't give up first.
Debra6575
But now the fish has something to do?
Brandi
Aha, the yellow zebrasoma has been confused for several hours now. It swims freely around the aquarium, occasionally approaching its tormentor.
Proposed dialogue:
yellow - "So, shall we continue or what?"
scopas - "Get lost, I'm not in the mood for you right now, a new jerk has appeared in the aquarium. Not afraid. But I'll still take care of it."
Now the new question is - how long will this mirror hold behind the aquarium? The scopas's mind will go crazy. And what if the one in the mirror wins the fight...
Tasha
I have the opposite situation: the sweet, peaceful yellow zebra was paired with a yellow-tailed one, and within just a day, the new neighbor exhausted her to the point that the blue zebra's side was all scratched up from the yellow one's spikes. The fish was so worn out that when I tried to catch the aggressive yellow one, it practically jumped into the net by itself. The blue one has been in the algae tank for two weeks, recovering... all the wounds have healed. I understand she can't live there forever, but I'm scared to put her back with the yellow one.
Joseph9203
A mirror under glass is a really powerful remedy against aggressive old-timers. I have now tested it myself.
Reginald5073
I don't see a bottle for advice?
Katherine
Choose a drink brand. I'll send it. Seriously.
Cynthia
I will be in Kyiv, let's have a drink.
Adam
Just don't forget to show up when you're in Kyiv.
Debbie3587
Isn't it too many fish for such an aquarium?
Barbara
Not too much. There's still space available.
Tanya
Clowns. Firstly, not everything is consumed by them, and some of it is carried away by the current to who knows where; there, the same ophiuroids, gammarids, or worms might eat some of the food, but some will remain, and that is not needed in the reef. A predator, on the other hand, consumes absolutely everything, and usually absorbs a lot, eats not every day, and excretes, accordingly, not often. Therefore, in areas where 3-4 butterflyfish or groupers live, the organic matter in the water, surprisingly, turns out to be less than in areas where several amphiprions, surgeonfish, and various small creatures reside.
Larry
I have, and I am a tormentor of fish, in terms of aquarium overcrowding, these species coexist in 280 liters, and add to them the Ancistrus temminckii and the Leichsterna, and I am also planning to introduce a few more.