I_am_Elmo Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Are G. surinamensis known for just dying? I've had two for almost a year and they have developed very nicely; size, colour and taily things on their fins. I got home the other day and one was dead. No other fish are showing any sign of sickness or damage. I did a 40% water change not even a week ago, and haven't tested the water yet. And do these fish get lonely cos the other one is sulking in the corner now. It stills feeds but hardly with the vigour they normally show, also the constant gravel sifting has stopped. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Sorry cant help with a reason why he may have died, but testing water parameters would be a good start. Geos like to be in groups(i find that four or more is a happy group) One on its own would likely just sulk in a corner. Did you find with two that one was chasing the other alot? they tend to be a little aggressive to there own kind at times and if you only have two, there is no one else for the dominant fish to spread his/her aggression.Possible died of stress maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 One on its own would likely just sulk in a corner. Or terrorise the other fish in the tank :evil: This is what ours done, then it got a good beating from the angel pair 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_Elmo Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 When I first got them they fought a bit, but then they chilled out. They did this wierd thing where they rub each other head to tail side by side and usually hung out with my firemouth. All in all it's a pretty relaxed tank. Hmmmmmm I'll test the water, hopefully that will provide some insight. I'd hate to think of losing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Geos like to be in groups(i find that four or more is a happy group) One on its own would likely just sulk in a corner. As juveniles maybe, but adults can be quite territorial, especially if they pair up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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