Rippin
03-27-2007, 03:00 AM
Hi all,
I've had a Purple Pseudochromis for the past 4 weeks or so and although it isn't super-aggressive, it still nips at the fins and attacks my Six Line Wrasse often. The poor Wrasse now always has pieces missing out of its tail fin. It does heal within a couple days but it doesn't stay that way for long. Other than the constant pecking the wrasse doesn't look too bothered by it (or it's too dumb to stay out of the pseudochromis' way).
I also have a Yellow Watchman Goby that has been hiding under a rock for the past 2 weeks. I'm thinking that it is shy because of the aggressive nature of the pseudochromis. The goby is the largest fish in the tank and I'm sure that it can hold it's own but it's still hiding. It's a pain to feed.
Soooo....do you think the pseudochromis' aggression should be a concern for me? Do you think that the constant picking at the wrasse will eventually wear it down? Goby's shyness will be overcome once the pseudochromis is out of the tank?
I'd hate to get rid of the pseudochromis since it's such a stunning looking fish, but I want the goby to come out and play eventually :lol:
And to think that I originally wanted an Orchid Dottyback....whew.
Anyway, pict for views :)
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/purple_pseudochromis.jpg
I've had a Purple Pseudochromis for the past 4 weeks or so and although it isn't super-aggressive, it still nips at the fins and attacks my Six Line Wrasse often. The poor Wrasse now always has pieces missing out of its tail fin. It does heal within a couple days but it doesn't stay that way for long. Other than the constant pecking the wrasse doesn't look too bothered by it (or it's too dumb to stay out of the pseudochromis' way).
I also have a Yellow Watchman Goby that has been hiding under a rock for the past 2 weeks. I'm thinking that it is shy because of the aggressive nature of the pseudochromis. The goby is the largest fish in the tank and I'm sure that it can hold it's own but it's still hiding. It's a pain to feed.
Soooo....do you think the pseudochromis' aggression should be a concern for me? Do you think that the constant picking at the wrasse will eventually wear it down? Goby's shyness will be overcome once the pseudochromis is out of the tank?
I'd hate to get rid of the pseudochromis since it's such a stunning looking fish, but I want the goby to come out and play eventually :lol:
And to think that I originally wanted an Orchid Dottyback....whew.
Anyway, pict for views :)
http://members.shaw.ca/nemod/aquarium/purple_pseudochromis.jpg