Comments on: Are Angelfish Aggressive? How to Reduce Their Aggression

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:58:20 +0000

I have a 40 gal tall aquarium w four Angelfish. Two are adults which have paired off and two that were purchased as juveniles, a Blue Cobalt Zebra and a Premium Gold. They are now approx 7-8 months old or 4.5″. The Gold bullies, bites and chases the Zebra throughout the tank to the point where the Zebra is now trying to find hiding places, including a too small of cave that the smaller fish use. Ive never seen or heard of angelfish hiding in caves. The Premium Gold is a beautiful angel but im about ready to donate him to my local pet store. He is very aggressive towards other angel claiming the entire tank as his “territory.” Thank you for your help.

By: Kristi O'Sullivan

Kristi O'Sullivan — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:39:28 +0000

I have two lovely silver-blue angel fish – I am confident my tank is big enough and the community of fish is not too many. I had 12 neon tetras – found one body a while ago – over the last number of weeks I now only have 8 or 9 neons – no bodies. I do a ‘head count’ of all my fish every morning. Did my Angels eat my neons? They were juveniles and are now pretty big. I note your point about providing enough food – though I feed 2x day, I may no provide enough due to fear of over feeding (and causing death). Water is good. What’s the best hypotheses?

By: Josie

Josie — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:12:03 +0000

Bought two Angel fish over a year ago and they seem to be best friends until recently. One started chasing the other and the slightly smaller one was getting attacked. I separated the bully for 24 hours, bought another object to hide in thinking it was a territorial issue. First hour they swam side by side and were getting alone it seems. The bully tried again and I tapped the tank which worked. Should I wait a day or so before separating them again?