Angels Not Playing Nicely

[scrappinjaime]

I have two small angels about two inches big. I brought home a third one today, the same size but the two I already had are chasing the new one away. Will they play nice together or is the new one going to be alone? I feel bad for him. THanks, Jaime

 

[thereverendturtle]

Adding more than one at a time is generally best with most cichlids. How large is your aquarium? Given a few days and enough room, they might work things out on their own.

 

[scrappinjaime]

I have a 55 gallon tank. The other fish aren't bothering him just his brother and sister

 

[thereverendturtle]

If at all possible, I would increase the angels to a group of 6, if the new one isn't accepted or doesn't keep its distance from the other two. Angels aren't always the nicest of fish.

 

[scrappinjaime]

OK I will add more, Thank you for your help

 

[thereverendturtle]

You're welcome. Also welcome to the boards.

 

[Zikofski]

Welcome I had one angel and added 3 more to make 4 and my single one terrorised the other 3 all the time, even now still luckily they can hide places to keep away

The problem with Angela unless you buy a group together and add them together its impossible to add new ones without fighting

Hope this helps adding more may help but nay make it worse