Rosy Barb Problem

One of my son's tanks contains 3 Mollies and 2 Rosy Barbs. The male Barb is
continually hassling the female and this morning I noticed her tail is
tattered. He is nipping at her everytime she comes out of hiding.

I'm looking at options as to where to move her at the moment...but these are
limited so it looks like the fry might need to be evicted from the 5gall
into one of the other tanks. I was thinking of dosing her with Melafix - if
it isn't too late. Just wondered if anyone has any other ideas.

Thanks
Gill

I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel

"dfreas" wrote in message
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I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel

Tank is around 15UK galls. I went out and got another two females - male now
isn't sure who to chase first. Wondering if I should move the Mollies - my
son has a 30UK gall tank that he hasn't finished stocking yet (ran out of
Pocket Money).

The Barb in question is still swimming around and fed this morning....and
still running from the male. I'll keep a close eye on her over the next few
days.

Thanks
Gill

In article , "Gill
Passman" gillspamattaylorpassmanspam.co.uk says...

"dfreas" wrote in message
ups.com...
I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel

Tank is around 15UK galls. I went out and got another two females - male now
isn't sure who to chase first. Wondering if I should move the Mollies - my
son has a 30UK gall tank that he hasn't finished stocking yet (ran out of
Pocket Money).

The Barb in question is still swimming around and fed this morning....and
still running from the male. I'll keep a close eye on her over the next few
days.

Thanks
Gill

Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius) will quickly grow to 4-6 inches.
Just a note.

--
Jim Anderson
( 8(|) To email me just pull my_finger

"Jim Anderson" wrote in message
et...
In article , "Gill
Passman" gillspamattaylorpassmanspam.co.uk says...

"dfreas" wrote in message
ups.com...
I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for
a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel

Tank is around 15UK galls. I went out and got another two females - male
now
isn't sure who to chase first. Wondering if I should move the Mollies -
my
son has a 30UK gall tank that he hasn't finished stocking yet (ran out
of
Pocket Money).

The Barb in question is still swimming around and fed this
morning....and
still running from the male. I'll keep a close eye on her over the next
few
days.

Thanks
Gill

Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius) will quickly grow to 4-6 inches.
Just a note.

--
Jim Anderson
( 8(|) To email me just pull my_finger

So moving the Mollies would be a good idea then...

Jim Anderson wrote:
In article , "Gill
Passman" gillspamattaylorpassmanspam.co.uk says...

"dfreas" wrote in message
roups.com...

I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel


Tank is around 15UK galls. I went out and got another two females - male now
isn't sure who to chase first. Wondering if I should move the Mollies - my
son has a 30UK gall tank that he hasn't finished stocking yet (ran out of
Pocket Money).

The Barb in question is still swimming around and fed this morning....and
still running from the male. I'll keep a close eye on her over the next few
days.

Thanks
Gill


Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius) will quickly grow to 4-6 inches.
Just a note.

I've never had rosy barbs grow that large in a tank. Mine have maxed at
2-3" SL. Has anyone else had 4-6" barbs or is that maybe a size for
wild fish?

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Jim Anderson wrote:
In article , "Gill
Passman" gillspamattaylorpassmanspam.co.uk says...

"dfreas" wrote in message
roups.com...

I would suggest not dosing her with anything. If you can stop the
hassling she will heal within a couple of days.

So on to the real problem - putting a stop to the hassling. You didn't
mention how large the aquarium she is currently in is. If it is large
enough to support a couple more fish I would suggest buying two or
three more rosy barbs - that will spread the aggression around to
multiple fish and you should notice her heal up very fast when she
isn't constantly the center of attention. A group of five barbs will
also be much more interesting than two - in a larger group you'll see
much more natural activity.

Separating them is a good temporary fix but then you have the problem
of two tanks with a single barb in them. One barb by itself makes for a
pretty boring tank. Of course if your fry are successfull then they
won't be alone for long so that may be ok.

Still, I would stay away from medication unless you think it is
absolutely necessary. Others may disagree but I've never had a fish
that wouldn't heal on its own when put in a proper environment - and
that even includes a jack dempsey that was nearly beat to death by a
pack of severums. If your fish can still swim then it can still heal
itself.

-Daniel


Tank is around 15UK galls. I went out and got another two females - male now
isn't sure who to chase first. Wondering if I should move the Mollies - my
son has a 30UK gall tank that he hasn't finished stocking yet (ran out of
Pocket Money).

The Barb in question is still swimming around and fed this morning....and
still running from the male. I'll keep a close eye on her over the next few
days.

Thanks
Gill


Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius) will quickly grow to 4-6 inches.
Just a note.


Every reference database online lists the SL as between 4-6 inches.
FishBase http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/rosy.xml lists it
as 5.5 inches (14 cm)SL.

Saw many reqemendations to use the RB as a hair algea consummer, so read
up on them and was amazed they could get to be that big.

Would also be very interested in real world (aquarium) experiences,
thinking of getting some.

--
Jim Anderson
( 8(|) To email me just pull my_finger