Added A Rtbs ..mistake?

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shepherd88

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I yesterday added a red tailed black shark in my 180 litre...now he seems to be constantly jolting around the other fish in the tank like nervous twitching.....im worried he might bully my other fish...

Which of my current stock are a no go with the shark please?

Dwarf gouramis
Harlequin rasboras
Khuli loach
Corydoras
Mollys
Bamboo shrimp

Im worried about my corys and khulis and shrimp with the shark as they all stay at the bottom and maybe the shark doesnt like it ?....will he be a problem
Thanks as i really love the shark
 
Tanks too small for a shark, He will bully smaller fish if your not careful and even fin rip :p
 
In saying that wiki says
Aquarium size
The recommended aquarium size is at least 170 to 210 litres (45 gallons to 55 gallons). More aggressive redtails require larger aquariums. They are excellent jumpers, so require tight lids on the aquarium

I honestly woudln't put a shark wit other fish ina smaller tank, Moreso if hes aleady acting aggressive to other fish.
 
i do not dislike many fish, but i have to say the RTBS is on my dislike list, they are nothing but trouble in an otherwise "community" type aquarium/setup, they get territorial at time, they bully smaller fish, and i have even had a few that sucked the slim off other fish
 

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