Multiple CBB's

Breakthecycle2 · Mar 5, 2016

So I decided to add another CBB to my tank yesterday...it did not go well. The current on I had harassed the new guy for hours until I had to take the new one back out. Is there anything I would be able to do to avoid this or do I need to return it to the store?

eatbreakfast · Mar 5, 2016

Possibly keeping the new addition in a social acclimation box for a few days will help. But usually adding a new copperband to an established one doesn't work out.

Breakthecycle2 · Mar 5, 2016

eatbreakfast said:
Possibly keeping the new addition in a social acclimation box for a few days will help. But usually adding a new copperband to an established one doesn't work out.

Do you suggest I take him back then?

eatbreakfast · Mar 5, 2016

Breakthecycle2 said:
Do you suggest I take him back then?

Yes, that is my recommendation.

Breakthecycle2 · Mar 5, 2016

eatbreakfast said:
Yes, that is my recommendation.

Not what I was hoping for, but point taken. Will do. Thanks.

BTW, whats your stance on two royal grammas? I dont typically do "common" fish, but I picked one up a few days ago and was also contemplating adding another. Anyway to sex them?

eatbreakfast · Mar 5, 2016

Breakthecycle2 said:
Not what I was hoping for, but point taken. Will do. Thanks.

BTW, whats your stance on two royal grammas? I dont typically do "common" fish, but I picked one up a few days ago and was also contemplating adding another. Anyway to sex them?

If you are going to do multiple royal grammas it is best to get them all at once and as small as possible.