What to do with this fish

[Jen]

I know this sounds aweful, but there is just reason for it.

I have a rosey barb that is over a year old (in my tank, who knows it's actual age) - maybe closer to 2 years. He keeps getting diseases and is agressive to my other tank mates. He is the only barb in the tank (which is why he is agressive), and I dont want to get more, because I have some fry I want to put in the tank, and then get some differnt types of fish.

I dont want my little guys going in a tank with a sick and mean fish who is ginormous compared to them. What can I do with this solomn barb? The fry are currently in 5 gal, could I move the barb over there to live out the remainder of his life? Or is there a better way around it?

 

[Never2Bknown]

The five gallon idea might work. Or, you might be able to find a pet shop that will take it--just don't tell them that it's sickly The only other thing that I can think of is euthanasia, but that's really tough. However, considering that it is alone, old, and sickly, it may the kindest thing to do. Still...

I'm not sure; I guess it's up to you.

 

[snowyangel]

Try returning it or if your 5g has a filter, add another rosey barb and maybe a couple ottos to make it a mini community?