Giant Dianos
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Giant Dianos
I picked up four of these guys -- about 2" each. They are for my 55 as dithers for my loaches. I will get more when more are for sale. They are a bit hyperactive, and I was wondering if this normal? Right now they are with a 4" Killie and a bunch of mollies in the upper half of the tank. The mollies will go to a friend next week.
The Danios race around the tank, bump into the other fish, bump into each other, . . . act like little crazy fish. Is this normal? I don't see any injuries among themselves or the other fish. For the most part they smack each other. They were together in the tank at the store, and there were only 4. I consider the killie and the mollies to be semi aggressive like the Danios.
They are very pretty fish and look very healthy.
The Danios race around the tank, bump into the other fish, bump into each other, . . . act like little crazy fish. Is this normal? I don't see any injuries among themselves or the other fish. For the most part they smack each other. They were together in the tank at the store, and there were only 4. I consider the killie and the mollies to be semi aggressive like the Danios.
They are very pretty fish and look very healthy.
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Giant Danios are quite active. My Giant Danios occupy the upper third of my 55 gallon tank. I have not noticed much "smacking" like you are talking about, but whenever I feed them they push their way to the food and always take first dibs. I wouldn't say they attack or hit other fish, but my Harlequin Rasboras stay away from them during feeding time. I was wondering about your killifish that you mentioned was 4" long. Is it a Blue Gularis? How does it do in the community tank? I've never kept a killifish in a community tank, so I'm curious how they get along.
As far as the smacking goes, I think you're okay if you don't see any injuries. My Giant Danios and Zebra Danios chase each other all day and it's fun to watch, although I wouldn't call it smacking.
Kurt
As far as the smacking goes, I think you're okay if you don't see any injuries. My Giant Danios and Zebra Danios chase each other all day and it's fun to watch, although I wouldn't call it smacking.
Kurt
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Maybe being generous, I would say the Danios are playing tag. Smack! You're it!
I think the Killie is a Golden killie, but I am not 100% sure. I don't trust my killies with small fish like neons. He is a voracious eater, and he has nipped me during feeding time. Doesn't hurt. He wasn't serious. Just excited.
I don't mind if the Danios are chasing each other. I just want to make sure everyone is enjoying the chase. I don't know these guys well enough to know. I have had zebras, but these are even more active.
I'll spread the food to make sure everyone gets some. The mollies are pretty food oriented. Must be one of the most voracious eaters.
I think the Killie is a Golden killie, but I am not 100% sure. I don't trust my killies with small fish like neons. He is a voracious eater, and he has nipped me during feeding time. Doesn't hurt. He wasn't serious. Just excited.
I don't mind if the Danios are chasing each other. I just want to make sure everyone is enjoying the chase. I don't know these guys well enough to know. I have had zebras, but these are even more active.
I'll spread the food to make sure everyone gets some. The mollies are pretty food oriented. Must be one of the most voracious eaters.
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