agoh Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Many internet sources say that aggressive fish like Malawi cichlids can be overcrowded in a tank to stop specific fish from being bullied (i.e. territories cannot be formed between individuals under close quarters so all the fish just squabble with each other endlessly but in equal terms)....I thought this sounded a little harsh, its like putting a whole bunch of criminals in one cell......any comments or opinions on crowd control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I have spoken to many African fish keepers who agree that overstocking of these actually keeps aggression down as each fish is so busy defending its own territory it doesn't have time to go about hassling others. Just make sure you have LOTS of caves and hiding places for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.