PJ Cardinal Fish Aggression

[Tnops]

Hello, I have 2 pajama cardinals in my 75 gallon tank. The smaller one is being chased away by the larger one frequently and has been staying at the top corners of the tank. It is still eating but it is probably stressed. Should I rehome it? I don't want to get more of them

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

Hello, I have 2 pajama cardinals in my 75 gallon tank. The smaller one is being chased away by the larger one frequently and has been staying at the top corners of the tank. It is still eating but it is probably stressed. Should I rehome it? I don't want to get more of them

How long have you had them?

 

[Tnops]

How long have you had them?

almost 3 weeks, had another one but it died from a bacterial infection which it probably already had when I bought it from the shop

 

[vtecintegra]

Probably two of the same sex. Would rehome one.

 

[Tnops]

I'll give it to a hobbyist for free that can take care of it and pick it up. I'm located in Flushing Queens. Message me if you're interested

 

[LiveFreeAndReef]

Another option would be to get a third. Unless already paired up, having just 2 fish of one species is just asking for one to get bullied. If you have three the aggression will be reduced as the bully has more than one target

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

I would opt to re-home. I have experienced increased aggression when adding a third as two eventually become a mated pair and the third wheel gets the boot. Side note pj’s need to be added all at the same time and they can be hit or miss. I usually add a damsel in to let them know their not the bad ***** they sometimes think they are