brianT Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have three large Ornate bichirs in a large tank with lots of shelter. They have been together for some years and seem totally friendly. I have a chance to get another adult. Any thoughts on the possibility of fights if I introduce a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I've never attempted what you are hoping to do, but in my experience, I've never seen my bichirs fight. I have an ornate that COULD literally swallow my delhezi and my albino in one sitting but doesn't. Very weird, but they rest on each other and hang out like mates. The ornate has no problem taking down other smaller fish though, just not its own kind. :nfs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Depends on the temperament of the fish. Some ornates I found were much more aggressive than others, and they are more aggressive than the other species. Can only give it a go to find out, I think it would end up being fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianT Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Thank you people, pretty much what I thought myself. I'll let you know of my success (or otherwise!) after the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianT Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Those following this thread will be interested to know that it all went off without a hitch. In fact the new arrival knocked the lid off the polystyrene box and writhed his (or her) own way into the tank. Got tired of waiting I guess! And no subsequent problems at all. They are weird creatures, aren't they? Behave more like dogs than any other fish I've had. Recently I saw a Borneo tiger snatch a bit of food from one of mine, and it waved it's fins in such apparent frustration and annoyance that I couldn't help laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 yes they are pretty amazing fish glad it went well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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