WaterDog April 22, 2010 Share April 22, 2010 So I added a royal gramma to the tank last night, and they're supposed to be easy fish. I couldn't find him last night, and I kind of dismissed it since they are somewhat secretive. Then when I feed the tank, I see him, and he's not looking good. The fish looks extremely stressed, and it looks like someone nipped at his back dorsal fin (the one without the spot). He ate, which is a good sign, but I'm wondering if it's just traveling stress or a bully. I'm kind of leaning towards the six-line, since I know they can be bullies. I have another fish that's in the QT ready to go into the main tank. Should I let the gramma settle in more or should I bring the other fish up to spread the aggression around? Or does someone need to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando77 April 22, 2010 Share April 22, 2010 I have a 6 line and a gama in a 29 and they do fine. They do pick on one another some, but nothing serious. The gamma does need to have a spot where he can hide or feel comfortable. You will just have to watch. What other fish do you have in there that are aggresive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterDog April 22, 2010 Author Share April 22, 2010 I have a 6 line and a gama in a 29 and they do fine. They do pick on one another some, but nothing serious. The gamma does need to have a spot where he can hide or feel comfortable. You will just have to watch. What other fish do you have in there that are aggresive? The 6 line is probably the only remotely aggressive fish. There's a pair of ocellaris clowns, but they generally just stay near their anemone, which isn't where the gramma's hanging out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind April 22, 2010 Share April 22, 2010 I am sure it was the six line as mine beats up most fish that go in the tank with it. What fish is ready to come out of QT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterDog April 22, 2010 Author Share April 22, 2010 I am sure it was the six line as mine beats up most fish that go in the tank with it. What fish is ready to come out of QT? A flasher wrasse that's probably 2 times the size of the six line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- April 22, 2010 Share April 22, 2010 Sweeeeeeeeet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind April 23, 2010 Share April 23, 2010 Adding the flasher would definately get the attention off the gramma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterDog April 23, 2010 Author Share April 23, 2010 Alright, will do. My next mission: Catching the flasher wrasse and hoping he doesn't jump out of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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