Black Moor Bullies

[Mark B]

Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
(also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark

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fish with problems like that really need their own tank. Ingrid

"Mark B" > wrote:

>Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
>(also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
>are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
>healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
>I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark
>



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[Gunther]

In article >,
says...
> Prior to this weekend I had 2 orandas (each about 6in) and one black moor
> (also about 6in). I added a new, small black moor and now the two of them
> are picking on the weaker oranda - he's stuck at the top, but otherwise
> healthy. I've never seen this behavior before. Why is this happening/how do
> I stop it? Thanks for any suggestions, Mark

I've got a big burly moor named Beulah who also intimidates any fish
added to her tank. It's a either a territorial or food issue,
I guess. Any companion inevitably ends up hanging out near the
surface and doesn't get enough to eat, despite the advantage
of better eyesight. I eventually decided that isolation was the only
reasonable solution. She now has her own 18T, and if she's lonely,
it's her own damn fault!

I don't know if it's really a Moor-ish trait, but for sure this one
doesn't like competition!


Gunther

[DCrowno835]

>I don't know if it's really a Moor-ish trait, but for sure this one
>doesn't like competition!
>

Gunther, my moor, Marty has grown to over 5" in the last year or so, and is a
TERRIBLE bully. I never knew it until recently. You remember when the 55g
tank was broken in my living room? Well, I finally got a replacement (150g)
and put all the fish back together. Marty is a brute. She can't see very
well, and is the only telescope eye in a tank of orandas and ryukins. She
holds her own, and when she senses weakness in Twizzle (the smaller female
ryukin) she goes after her fins. That fish will NEVER have a full set of fins.
Marty's fine as long as she's fed first and everyone stays out of her way,
which is fairly easy in that huge tank.

Deanna

[Punpal]

I've read Moors have a tendency to be more aggressive than other goldfish,
with the exception of the pearl scale -- I've read they're supposed to be
quite nasty. I don't know this last from experience, as I didn't want the
hassle if it were true.

I do know, however, that Moors are just like any other goldfish: Their
personalities differ widely. I had one who was very sentimental. His tank
buddy died (I forget why -- it has been years) and Fred went into mourning.
All he'd do was sit at the bottom of the tank. I even tried bribing him with
food; he wasn't interested. When I finally caught on, I went straight out
and bought a couple more goldfish; he perked right up and was fine from then
on.

Personally, I would follow the advice of others on this list and get Marty
her own place if she's that anti-social. Then Twizzle can have her fins. It
only seems fair. Good luck.

"DCrowno835" > wrote in message
...
> >I don't know if it's really a Moor-ish trait, but for sure this one
> >doesn't like competition!
> >
>
> Gunther, my moor, Marty has grown to over 5" in the last year or so, and
is a
> TERRIBLE bully. I never knew it until recently. You remember when the
55g
> tank was broken in my living room? Well, I finally got a replacement
(150g)
> and put all the fish back together. Marty is a brute. She can't see very
> well, and is the only telescope eye in a tank of orandas and ryukins. She
> holds her own, and when she senses weakness in Twizzle (the smaller female
> ryukin) she goes after her fins. That fish will NEVER have a full set of
fins.
> Marty's fine as long as she's fed first and everyone stays out of her
way,
> which is fairly easy in that huge tank.
>
> Deanna

[Geezer From Freezer]

I keep only Black Moors at the moment. They have never been aggressive as far
as I have seen (except for breeding behaviour). Maybe I have been lucky.

[Mel]

My black moore is the softest, dopiest fish I've ever had!
Mel.


"Geezer From Freezer" > wrote in message
...
> I keep only Black Moors at the moment. They have never been aggressive as
far
> as I have seen (except for breeding behaviour). Maybe I have been lucky.

[Azul]

On Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:37:55 -0000, "Mel" > wrote:

>My black moore is the softest, dopiest fish I've ever had!
>Mel.
>
>
>"Geezer From Freezer" > wrote in message
...
>> I keep only Black Moors at the moment. They have never been aggressive as
>far
>> as I have seen (except for breeding behaviour). Maybe I have been lucky.
>
So is mine. He is in a tank with a Lionhead that I got at the same
time and from the same tank at the pet store. They have never had any
problems.

Azul