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	Small Platy being bullied by the others - any way to stop?
Gromit Hobbyist Posts: 71 Kudos: 59 Votes: 1 Registered: 04-Feb-2005	I have 3 Mickey Mouse platies, one male & two females. The smaller female is being bullied by the other two and has now developed fin rot (I presume from the stress). I could move her to another tank that currently only has 4 zebra danios, but I'm not sure if this would be even more stressful. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to stop the bullying?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Hooktor Fish Addict Posts: 646 Kudos: 651 Votes: 67 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	What size is your tank? For starters, the danios would probably be happiest with at least 6. Sometimes it helps to get another female, but do not do it unless you can fit them all.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
guppymax Hobbyist Posts: 77 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-Dec-2004	Get a bunch of plants to hide in. Plastic is ok. You could put the least one in a bucket with a sponge or box filter for a while. Stress coat or melafix might help the fins. max
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47
Gromit Hobbyist Posts: 71 Kudos: 59 Votes: 1 Registered: 04-Feb-2005	Unfortunately I don't have room for another female. My tank is at maximum capacity now - I was a victim of lfs overstating how many fish I could put in a 22l tank (I have now read up and know better). I did add some stress coat and a new bushy plant yesterday and she certainly seems much better today.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:47


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