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	Danios Attacking!
kitsoncoalesced Fingerling Posts: 49 Kudos: 28 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Jun-2004	I've got four Zebra Danios in this tank, and I've noticed within about the past day that they seem to be chasing each other a lot more aggressively than usual. I can't tell if they're ganging up on one in particular (perhaps a sick fish?) or if they've maybe got a piece of an algae pellet somewhere that they're fighting over. Lately they've been a little droopy, too. Should I be worried? I'm going to do a 25% water change in a little bit and see if that helps, but I'm going out of town this weekend. Maybe they can sense that I'm leaving?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Danios are naturally really active and chase each other a lot anyways... I wouldn't worry about it too much. More danio companions would help calm then down but seeing as your tank is so small it doesnt seem you can do anything about it. Just let them be. Everything should turn out fine. [span class="edited"][Edited by fishnewbie 2004-08-03 15:59][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Males are slimmer and more colourful than the females. If the slimmer ones are chasing a fatter one, she could be ready to spawn.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
aquatexan Banned Posts: 151 Votes: 1 Registered: 03-Aug-2004	I wouldn't worry they are active and much like the tiger barb chase each other around. Kinda funny sometimes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Rosko_22 Hobbyist Posts: 86 Kudos: 78 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Jun-2004	My zebras never stop chasing eachother around the tank. Unless they're eating, they're all swimming around like they're playing tag.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
fry Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 195 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	if the school changes by any way (a dominant fish is sick, a new member is introduced or a member removed), they get into frenzy even more energetic than usual. this chancing and general showing off is settled after a week or so. maybe something's changed?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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