- Thread starter
- #1
LPM
New Member
- Messages
- 7
- Reaction score
- 2
- Points
- 3
Today I bought a Honey Gourami and a couple of Cardinal Tetras from a local aquarium store. I integrated them in with the Neon Tetras and Dwarf Gourami, and that's when I think I found a problem...
Possibly its just the "pecking order" of newbie fish, but the Dwarf Gourami is chasing the Honey Gourami around ALL THE TIME. When the Honey is exploring and comes out of the shadows, my Dwarf will spot him and chase him around until the Honey can hide behind the filter. It's a relentless cycle, though this is their first day together.
The Dwarf was also lashing out a little at the Cardinals, pecking at them a couple times, but it isn't to the extent like the Honey. Is this just something that will take time to resolve?
I might be able to return the honey if it doesn't go well (but the cashier never gave us a receipt, though we're in their system as "VIP members"?)
Will the Dwarf establish dominance, then leave the Honey alone? Do I need to plant taller plants and put more hiding places for my Honey? Will it never work out?
Possibly its just the "pecking order" of newbie fish, but the Dwarf Gourami is chasing the Honey Gourami around ALL THE TIME. When the Honey is exploring and comes out of the shadows, my Dwarf will spot him and chase him around until the Honey can hide behind the filter. It's a relentless cycle, though this is their first day together.
The Dwarf was also lashing out a little at the Cardinals, pecking at them a couple times, but it isn't to the extent like the Honey. Is this just something that will take time to resolve?
I might be able to return the honey if it doesn't go well (but the cashier never gave us a receipt, though we're in their system as "VIP members"?)
Will the Dwarf establish dominance, then leave the Honey alone? Do I need to plant taller plants and put more hiding places for my Honey? Will it never work out?