Black Moor Bullies

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Mark B - 23 Feb 2004 02:08 GMT

Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
(also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark

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dr-solo@wi.rr.xx.com - 23 Feb 2004 14:51 GMT

fish with problems like that really need their own tank. Ingrid

>Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
>(also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
>are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
>healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
>I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark

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Gunther - 23 Feb 2004 17:22 GMT

> Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
> (also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
> are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
> healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
> I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark

I've got a big burly moor named Beulah who also intimidates any fish
added to her tank. It's a either a territorial or food issue,
I guess. Any companion inevitably ends up hanging out near the
surface and doesn't get enough to eat, despite the advantage
of better eyesight. I eventually decided that isolation was the only
reasonable solution. She now has her own 18T, and if she's lonely,
it's her own damn fault!

I don't know if it's really a Moor-ish trait, but for sure this one
doesn't like competition!

Gunther

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Black Moor Bullies