alextret Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 I had 4 leopard fishes in a tank outside, 2 males and 2 females. Last week, I found one of the males dead, and another one eating it. Could it be the case that they had a fight? Or is it something nastier (some sort of a disease etc.?) There are no plants in the tank, so there is nowhere to hide. So far, the remaining 3 leopards seemed to be OK. The tank is actually a large (semi-transparent) plastic box which I use as a quarantine tank. It is of an adequate size, and I change about 30% of the water daily. I have to keep the lid on to prevent leopards from jumping out, so I can not put any plants in, for I am not sure if the plants would get enough light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 The males don't fight. The death could be from anything. Other fish will nibble on it once it is injured or dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextret Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I guess they'll have to stay in quarantine for a looong time (if they stay alive). I found leopards to be somewhat accident-prone (dying for no obvious reason, jumping out, etc.) I have an interest in fishes other than gold fish that can be held outside. I think my water quality is not good enough to keep natives, which leaves me with WCMM and leopards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Leopards like good water quality too and regular water changes if you want them to breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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