Siamese Fighter And Redtail Shark

[t4ppo]

Hi i bought A Red Tail Shark today i was advised that it would be fine in my comunity tank, Which does include a figher fish,
Now i put him in my tank and my fighter fish is constantly following it around teh tank and flaring up at it,

What do you sujest i should do? Thanks

 

[star4]

Take the shark back to the shop, they are fine as youngsters but do get very territorial, I have had to remove mine from the tank (now lives with a turtle) Reading other threads lots of people have trouble with red tailed sharks.

 

[t4ppo]

Take the shark back to the shop, they are fine as youngsters but do get very territorial, I have had to remove mine from the tank (now lives with a turtle) Reading other threads lots of people have trouble with red tailed sharks.

SO i was lied to!! Pffft, Will take it back tommorrow!

 

[WILDER]

Red tailed sharks are aggressive and need large tanks and plenty of hiding spaces.
How many gallons is the tank.
How many fish and which type.
Water stats in ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph.

 

[t4ppo]

Red tailed sharks are aggressive and need large tanks and plenty of hiding spaces.
How many gallons is the tank.
How many fish and which type.
Water stats in ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and ph.

2ft tank 20 gallons, Theres lots and lots of plants, rocks and a coconut cave covered in plants, and plenty of java moss,
5 zebra danios, 5 neons tetra,4 head and tail lights, 4 peppered corys, a mail fighter and the shark,
Got zero amonia, zero nitrite and nirate, and ph is 6 - 7

 

[kevinthecow]

whoa, the betta is living peacefully in there? WITH NEONS AND DANIOS?
Now that's what I call impressive. It can be done, but hardly. (In my experience)

Betta = Male Fighter, just saying.
But I do suggest you to get a single tank for the betta. At least 2 gallons. Then you won't be that limited for stocking in your 20g.

 

[t4ppo]

whoa, the betta is living peacefully in there? WITH NEONS AND DANIOS?
Now that's what I call impressive. It can be done, but hardly. (In my experience)

Betta = Male Fighter, just saying.
But I do suggest you to get a single tank for the betta. At least 2 gallons. Then you won't be that limited for stocking in your 20g.

I know a few of my mates have been thinkg how is he in there, but he has been living in there 2 months now and all seems well, i think they all get along. but now the shark has arrived he is always flared up at it Dont want to stress him out seen as he has been happy for a few months now. May take the shark back see how it goes tommorrow with them,

 

[WILDER]

Once the shark settles in he might start picking them off.
They need over 40 gallons tanks. Don't really make good community fish.

Best to research the fish you buy, how big they grow and if they are compatiable with other fish you keep.
Do your own research as lfs don't always tell the truth.

 

[Athena]

Yes, I agree - the shark will only cause much distress to your other fish - 2ft tanks are not really suitable for them, especially if they have to share that space with so many other fish (and yours is very well stocked!).

They are extremely territorial - often not when they are small but soon enough they are bullying the other fish. There will definitely be trouble between him and the Betta - I can see that Betta ending up with shredded fins at some point (from the shark or neons).

There just isn't enough room for the Betta or shark to set up territory boundaries in a 2ft tank.

The betta will be flaring all the time - and this will stress him out if it's on a daily basis and weaken his immune system. Watch for any signs of illness as fish can go downhill pretty quickly.

Athena

 

[t4ppo]

Yes, I agree - the shark will only cause much distress to your other fish - 2ft tanks are not really suitable for them, especially if they have to share that space with so many other fish (and yours is very well stocked!).

They are extremely territorial - often not when they are small but soon enough they are bullying the other fish. There will definitely be trouble between him and the Betta - I can see that Betta ending up with shredded fins at some point (from the shark or neons).

There just isn't enough room for the Betta or shark to set up territory boundaries in a 2ft tank.

The betta will be flaring all the time - and this will stress him out if it's on a daily basis and weaken his immune system. Watch for any signs of illness as fish can go downhill pretty quickly.

Athena

just shows i obviously cannot trust my local pet shop!,
I am currently looking at picking up a 4 foot tank today, i want to keep them both running, What do you suppose i do with regards to splitting them up, ?
Thanks jamie

 

[Athena]

Hi - if you intend to keep the shark, then he needs to go into the 4ft tank once it's cycled.

Keep the betta in the smaller tank with the corys.

Athena

 

[t4ppo]

Hi - if you intend to keep the shark, then he needs to go into the 4ft tank once it's cycled.

Keep the betta in the smaller tank with the corys.

Athena

Well i would like to keep him he's lovely! I will do this then, Thanks for the advice will see how they get on when they move, Hopefully thery'll be ok till its all cycled!

Regards jamie

 

[Athena]

You can speed up the cycling process once you get your new tank - chop a bit of the filter sponge from your current tank and put it into the new filter, this gives it a kick start.

Athena

 

[t4ppo]

So sad, They seemed to have calmed down together i woke up this morning went to look at my fish couldnt find te shark anywhere! Moved everything moved gravel incase he was buried yesterday when i did water change, no sign of him i looked everywhere then i found him under my table all shriveled up I dont know how he got there as i have all holes covered up with tape and he was there before i went to bed i akways make sure there ok before i go bed I will miss him he had his own little character,

Jamie.