Add Another?

[AmazonFTW]

I bought 2 Angelfish for my 240ltr tank and they have been in the tank at least 1 month probably more. They are both from the same shop - and same breeder so I'm told. I know it's just that one is more dominant but one is bigger and it chases the smaller one a bit and every so often he goes off his food a bit. Should I get another to disapate the aggression or just leave them? No harm has been done to the little one he just gets chased a bit. They stick together a fair bit too. I would buy from the same shop - and they will probably be from the same breeder too.

Thank you for your help,
AmazonFTW

 

[KittyKat]

Angels, in my experience, always do best in groups of 6+, but for that you would need a considerably larger aquarium. If you get a third and two of them pair off, the left over one will probably be killed.

 

[Euston]

Hi, I had two in the exact same situation as yourself. The smaller one eventually got bullied to death, if I could change things now I would of added more to try and even things out. If you're looking to make a pair you could always remove the rest once a pair has formed.

 

[snowflake311]

3 is the worst number of cichlids to have. One always gets picked on in the end. It would be best to get a group and let them pair up. I had 3 festivums and they killed off one then I was left with 2 that did not like each that well. So I gave the mean one away and now have just one with my discus.

So keep one or get a group of 5.

 

[AmazonFTW]

I would feel bad getting rid of one, I really do love the little guy, and the big one they are such characters. I do however have another 240ltr so I could move him if problems persist and he starts getting properly damaged.

Thank you for the input guys.
AmazonFTW

 

[KittyKat]

The damage from persistent bullying is not always visible before it is too late. If you can more one to another suitable aquarium, I would recommend doing it now.