Damsels acting up

[jeffnewt]

My blue Damsels have seemed to have a few differences as of lately. I see some bite marks on the fins and tail, mabye even a few marks on the sides. Useally these guys get along, I thought they were paired a few months ago, now they can't seem to decide. And I could have sworn they pushed a pile of snail shells around last week. What the heck is going on?

 

[james734]

a change of heart. I don't but Damsels can become very territorial, maybe they've decided to part ways and are arguing over who gets what.

 

[Damsel13]

I would say the water is TOO HOT! in my very humble opnion.

 

[Jnance]

i would say damsels are sweet fish but awnry little bastards.. i had a nice one once.. then he turned not nice anymore.. ive never had a blue one though.

 

[leebca]

I thought they were paired a few months ago

They're probably going through a divorce.

Their behavior is often times a response to a new or very low on-going stressor. If it is a stressor that has recently appeared or an ongoing one, then look for recent changes and long term effects including, but not limited to:
added fishes
reduced territory
insufficient or the wrong kinds of nutrients
perceived lack of resources
water quality (or environmental issues)

The fish 'sense of survival' overcomes many a peaceful fish.

 

[jeffnewt]

They seem to be getting along right now. Perhaps the got some counseling =-)

 

[DonW]

Smack the agressor with the handle of a net he will learn to play nice. JK dont do that.....
Sorry I couldnt help myself. Might be time to find one of them a new house.

Don

 

[Reefergeorge]

Don it seems eco isn't the only one trying to train fish this way

Smack the agressor with the handle of a net he will learn to play nice. JK dont do that.....
Sorry I couldnt help myself. Might be time to find one of them a new house.

Don

 

[DonW]

Don it seems eco isn't the only one trying to train fish this way

I dont hit my fish I shock them its much more effective.

Don