Mixing Young Mbuna With Old

[odannyboy]

if i have an established mbuna community thats not to crowded can i just intriduce young juveniles or do i still need to remove everybody and rearrange the decor?

 

[dthoffsett]

In general, juveniles are easier to add to an established tank, because adults don't consider them a threat. IME the best time to add new fish, is in the evening after you have fed the established fish. Introduce the new fish on the opposite side of the tank that you generally feed, then leave the lights off for at least 4 hours or overnight, try to refrain from constantly going up to the tank and peeking.

 

[iairj84]

Could the same be said for those introducing adults to a juvenile tank? I think I know the answer I figured I would ask for the goodness of the board and myself

 

[dthoffsett]

Could the same be said for those introducing adults to a juvenile tank? I think I know the answer I figured I would ask for the goodness of the board and myself

IME juveniles of different species tend to hang out together, and don't really set up territories. The adults added would quickly set up territories, and the juveniles learn to stay out of the way without any real violence. However, rarely you'll come across a hyperdominate male that hates any other fish on sight. Don't worry iairj84, you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[caboose_122]

In general, juveniles are easier to add to an established tank, because adults don't consider them a threat. IME the best time to add new fish, is in the evening after you have fed the established fish. Introduce the new fish on the opposite side of the tank that you generally feed, then leave the lights off for at least 4 hours or overnight, try to refrain from constantly going up to the tank and peeking.

Could the same be said for those introducing adults to a juvenile tank? I think I know the answer I figured I would ask for the goodness of the board and myself

IME juveniles of different species tend to hang out together, and don't really set up territories. The adults added would quickly set up territories, and the juveniles learn to stay out of the way without any real violence. However, rarely you'll come across a hyperdominate male that hates any other fish on sight. Don't worry iairj84, you shouldn't have any problems.

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