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I was hoping for it not to happen. But today my flowerhorn proved that shes tougher than a male jack dempsey. I had them both in a 55g (waiting on 40g to cycle), and I had just got the screen to divide them as I knew she was outgrowing him and was going to put it in when I got back today.

But by the time I got home, it was to late. She ended up beating the bejesus outa him. This was not done on purpose, I knew that I would have problems, hense the divider that was going in place today. Strange thing, was that I never had any problems with these two until today. I got them both when they was about 3/4 of an inch.

Never really named him, but he will be missed
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Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

Thats a damn shame, he was a nice dempsey, but flowerhorns are well flowerhorns, ie some of the meanest fish out there. Its been a cack week for fish deaths for a few of us , I entirely sympathise. Consider mistakes well learned and move forward I guess.

indeed, only put in other fish with a flower horn if they are feeders.


Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

The problem i see in your tank is that it is too small and you do need more fish in there so that the flowerhorn wont be able to concentrate all its energy to one fish. After a while your flowerhorn will basically get used to them and leave them alone. Do try it and let me know how it goes. I think you need a bigger tank to do a community tank because flowerhorns eat a lot and poop a lot and the more fish you have, the more maintenance. If you dont have space to get larger tank, I do suggest you keep the flowerhorn solo. It would be much healthier for the water and healthier for the fish.

Best Regards,
Chingmixusa

wasnt to small at the time. they had more than enough room. and i wouldnt put more in, she'd kill them all.

but thats why as i said, i was setting up my 40g to move the jack out. because i researched on how big the FH gets over time.

no room for any more tanks, and i have no plans on touching my big tank until I lose all the fish, then its going to be turned into a pirhana house


Fish tanks are an expensive addiction

Thats cool,

I am currently setting up my 150gal tank at a store for display.
When its finished, I will show you how it looks.

Chingmixusa