krib problem

[fishtankmaster5]

are kribs aggresive towards corys because the cory has alot of fin missing and i saw one of my kribs nipping at him, so are they always like that to corys, because they do not bother any other fish in the tank

please help

 

[Avalon]

Yes, they can. Kribs will be aggressive towards any fish that swims in their territory, particularly if the Kribs are spawning. Aside from those reasons, they are usually passive.

 

[Swordtail8]

Kribs can be aggressive. My brother lost his betta to one. Cichlids generally have their swiming level from mid to lower. Cories swim at the lower.

I have heard of Rams poking eyes out of cories. Rams are not as aggressive as kribs. From my experience with kribs, they are too aggressive for the most part for the community tank. So I stuck one with the mbunas but they are not able to stand up mbunas.

You have three kribs. If two are a pair and had babies, then they get very aggressive with any fish that goes near the babies.

 

[fishtankmaster5]

ok so what should i do, they are tearing him apart

 

[Desi]

well if its in your budget; replace the cories with ottos; they are a lot more low profile and will clean your tank for you; also you if you want tankmates for your kribs; I find angelfish are attractive and hardy; livebearers are hardy and proliferate quite a bit.

 

[fishtankmaster5]

what else could i do

 

[Desi]

are your kribs spawning?

 

[Desi]

are your kribs spawning?

seperate; re-arange; return fish to your lfs

 

[fishtankmaster5]

ok you gave me alot of ideas, thanks